Day 172, Sat. SEp. 22, 2018- Last night in Nova Scotia- (Amherst) Sunset is very colorful.

We did get rain today and as we left the campground in Upper Sackville it was a heavy mist. It was that way until about 1/2 way to Amherst, our destination. Missed the turn for the 102 Freeway, near Lower Sackville but didn't have to backtrack as it was a few blocks from where we stopped to inquire.

Then the sun came out, the roads dried and the tailwind was no longer a tailwind.  The first 50 miles were no strain on the engine to be sure. Tailwinds are a boon to mileage with a trailer.

Northwestern Nova Scotia has none of the 'feel' of the coastal areas and is heavily wooded, with some pasture land in spots.

We passed by signs that led to places we had been three weeks ago.

More of the same. Five Isands was one of the campgrounds.

Looking down # 104 to the west in western Nova Scotia

When stopping for lunch at a "Subway" in Upper Nappan (about 10 miles from the campground), we found that  Highway 2 was the main street. So,  after eating, instead of going back to #104 , we remained on #2 and made our way to the campground at Loch Lomand RV. #2 parallels the #104 highway. It is the "old", original road.

In the afternoon the day was sunny, a few clouds and a stiff breeze blowing from the west/ This campground was not filled like the KOA was. There were essentially few young families. Camping close enough to Halifax for families is what makes the KOA so popular. It was "Full" on Friday, and Saturday.

Our site at Loch Lomand. Very few short term campers. Many seasonals yet.

Both colors were on the same stalk of goldenrod
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 We had some difficulty leveling the trailer as in order to do so the truck would be in the road.  So we had to unhitch to get it right.   Ruth prepared the best spinach and ham quiche she has made this far. She is getting it down 'pat' as they say.  I spotted a few birds on a walk down by the cove that makes up this park.  We are actually on an arm the Bay of Fundy.  They were BACK CAPPED CHICKADEE, YELLOW RUMPED WARBLER,  BLUE JAY, RING BILLED GULL, and  SWAMP SPARROW.  The Yellow Rumped were very abundant. I suspect in the AM there will be a few more .

The body of water that touches this campground and Amherst is called the Cumberland basin (also the county name)  which is an arm of the Bay of Fundy. The tides are not nearly as high here as near Truro.  Amherst has a population of about 10,000 and is the business capital or western Nova Scotia.  It has a history of manufacturing pianos and car parts but no longer does

I did catch the sunset tonight and tell me which of these photos do you like best?

This one is natural light

This one is enhanced with expressive highlights.

 Tomorrow we will have the last stop in Canada and that will be near St Stephen, New Brunswick. It is right on the Ocean so it will probably be breezy.  See you then.