15 Fundy

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Fundy Park, New Brunswick, Canada
I disembarked the ferry at 09:00 in Rock Harbour and meandered along the Fundy shore, which is scenic and slow, until arriving at Fundy National Park; I claimed a great tenting spot in the only open campground. Baby and I then toured all the roads and visited the easy tourist spots. The trees are starting to change into their fall colours -- I compensated by breaking out my down mummy-bag for the first time this trip.

The next morning, I read a book, "The Pearl" by Steinbeck, at Herring Cove while taking hourly pictures of the advancing tide . It's very peaceful listening to the lap of the waves while only seeing a dozen people in the distance all day. After high tide, I hiked a couple of short trails; The Dickson fall's terrain was quite interesting - granite on one side of the stream and lava on the other.

Rode around the perimeter of Fundy Park on rough dirt roads - interesting ride through the countryside, especially along Forty-Five Road. Spent the rest of the day stalking a Heron, which is harder than it sounds, and trudging through mud at Point Wolfe Cove during low tide. Everything is packed for an early start in the morning; however, I did treat myself to a pound of fresh scallops ($9.50) for a parting feast - yummy.

Tidbits:
- The tide at Fundy Park is the largest in the world and is 70 minutes later than in St John. Even on a quiet day with low/no waves, you can actually see the tide progress.
- No eating shellfish here either -- this is affecting my free seafood diet of winkles :(.
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