Just about 8 or even a bit earlier we left our dock at Lincomb. It was a very peaceful night and before you know it, it was all over and we were on our way to Halifax. It seemed much easier going back out the river and into the big northern ocean which was beautifully flat and calm today inviting us for a magnificent ride of some 70 nm to Halifax. It was as restful as could be and I took full advantage of it as did Tom who still is recovering from his digestive encounter. DiGize and Inner Defense are doing their job and his body is responding perfectly.
Along the way we are passing by some rocky shores and small islands as well as reefs that the mighty ocean has created throughout time. There are several lighthouses crowning the most dangerous reefs and rocky shores which is a pretty picture to see.
Just as we turn the corner and are at the entrance to the great Halifax harbor the wind has picked up and the seas are getting a bit choppy now. Nonetheless, we are here and soon at our designated harbor for the time being. Our initial arrangement was to stay at the downtown marina but we needed to fuel up first and for that we had to deviate to the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron marina. This is a nicely located marina a bit out of the hustle and bustle of the city life. It has two heated pools of which one is a saltwater one, a nice restaurant and a quaint environment, yet just 15 min taxi ride away from the old city area. The choice was made and here we are at a floating dock with power and all we need. The dock master Wayne was quite a salesman and won us over easily while even altering the price a bit since he met his par in the ‘master negotiator’ Joe.

We have spent two wonderful days here in Halifax and experinaced the beauty and the hospitality of it’s people. We also learned about the rich history of thie region and seen proof of so many historic major shipwracks that have happened right here in the vicinity of Halifax. One of the most famous ones is the Titanic itself. I believe over 300 victims of this calamity are barried in several of it’s cemetaries, expecially those that could not be identified. With solemn dignity and heartfelt sencerity each victim was barried with the usual respects and in the surrounding of local parishioners. It takes a special kind of people that would devote their time and attention to thousands of victims that have been brought to their shores. Not to forget entire Naval convoys gathering in this very protected harbour before heading over the Atlantic towards European shores.
Than they themselves were hit with such horror that distroyed the city and killed 2000 people while wounding 25000 more. It was the colision of two ships right here in the harbor of which one carried exposives. The exposion was so powerful that it was felt all the way to Cape Brenton. Parts of the ship landed miles and miles in one and some in the other direction as well. Because of that calamity and the total distruction of the city they have decided to place the names of the roads on to the pavement itself as a permanent marking.
There was much aid coming from all over but Massechussetts is the one mostly remembered and talked about.
Yes, indeed it is a specoial city and its people are warm and embracing. Thank you to all these wonderful individuals from our dockmaster Wayne to the taxi driver or the waiter tending to us at the Bicycle Thief Restaurant. Not to forget all our fellow mariners and neighbors giving us local knowledge tips and special locations for our continued journey!
It has been a great and very memorable experiance for sure!

Now our visit is coming to an end and our farewell dinner is one of Tom’s specialties; “Low Country Boil”, which was delightful to our pallets and good for the stomach.
It is a mellow evemning here at the Royal Nova Scotia Squadron Yacht Club and there is a sadness lingering about us tonight. Is it the ‘good-bay’ thing or just the ancient spirit still lingering in the hearts and hills of this land? Nonetheless, it is a wonderful sunset coloring the sky with the most delightful colors of the oncoming night. God bless this land and all of it’s people!
May the Spirit of the Sea and the Sky give us a safe passage for our journey onward tomorrow with the new day’s arrising!