My travels in Canada have now brought me to the very east coast - Nova Scotia! It's my first time to visit these parts and I can already say that I have fallen in love with this place. While the air is cold, and its been cloudy my first day here...the hospitality of locals is warm and the landscapes are decorated with colorful homes and rocky shores.My friend Jolene and I went to Peggy's cove, just outside Halifax, and found myself in a seemingly different world. Peggy's cove has the lighthouse that you often see in token postcard images of Nova Scotia. This is the furthest east I have ever been in Canada. Its really exciting and refreshing to seen entirely different side of where you are from. Life is slower here, people are approachable and lovely. I've always had a sort of affinity to the ocean, and the east coast has certainly drawn me in.
We drove around downtown Halifax and Jolene told me story upon story of this historic coastal city. It feels almost European in a way - small streets, colorful old homes and dimly lit pubs on every corner. Everything is within walking distance. Spending time around the city today, made me feel like I had the whole place to myself. Small boutiques, flower shops, book stores, Halifax is just waiting to be explored. It's charm is displayed on every corner.
Even more charming are the ducks outside my window. I am loving the east coast.
