Well after checking the weather forecast carefully and then Wayne our dock master have contacted a sailor already on the water coming down from where we were headed, we ventured back out at 9 am . .This time we finally had a following sea and it was bright and sunny. A South Westery which was due to strengthen late afternoon.Even the Nova Scotians respect the weather conditions here very carefully.
Great visibility and seas with a 2 ' to 3 ' swell.A piece of cake in comparison with two days ago.
We saw one pod of dolphins on the way up and then two flocks of white seabirds flying in formation in two groups of 7 skimming the water.Most interesting. For the most part we have seen very little sea life on the ocean up this coast . Good entrance into the river and the half hour ride up to the end where Liscombe Lodge is situated. Thankfully, we had reserved the only slip up here and our boat just fit.
We had called to book it yesterday with Chester the dock master. As we came up the river we appreciated the tranquility and beauty of this area. We docked ourselves ,as Chester was out on a run showing visitors the river on his little pontoon boat. He does tours several times a day.
We checked into the lodge then headed back to put on our swim gear and take the lodge kayaks out for a bit of an explore and photo taking . This area of Liscombe Loge was originally the home of Lone Cloud , a Micmac Indian Chief .In 1960 a retired naval officer Geirge Wadds built the lodge which is now owned by the Dept of Tourism.very popular and has repeat customers coming back year after year.
I had a swim in the river which was refreshing and not really too cold. The tannin in the water made that dark tea color and when you get into the water ,your body looks as if you have had a session at the tanning shop! A young boy and his Dad were out fishing on the dock when we got back and so here was my moment to try out the little telescope fishing rod Blair had bought me two years ago.
I got lots of advice from the delightful young boy and a bit from his Dad. I got the throwing technique going quite well and it looked as if I had caught the big fish .But as I reeled the line in the whole fishing rod snapped in two!
Oh well at least Graeme got to take a video of some of the action before it broke!!! Graeme later spied a seal in the water right up near our boat in the water.Amazing it came up so far up the river. Perhaps there were fish to be had here after all!
We headed to the lodge for dinner and had their signature Cedar Plank Salmon dish. It was very good.
Afterwards we took a walk along the river bank to see some small rapids, and also the little chalets you can rent at the waters edge.
As we got back to the boat the moon was rising on this clear night and we felt blessed to be in such a place even if only for a short time.
Over and Out,
S and S
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