What a wonderful city. The weather has been extraordinarily warm. Great for wandering the city. Not so good for the wild fires in Nova Scotia. As in any city new to me, the question is, “What do they eat”? Fitting for a city that was once the fourth largest port in the British Empire, fish is on the menu. And with a diverse population, there are many different presentations. And so little time. Nice cold water oysters; octopus salad at highly recommended Bicycle Thief, and crab/salt cod cakes. Oysters and fish cakes at Five Fishermen along with some Digby scallops.
Not pictured is the chick pea/basmati rice salad at Wooden Monkey a strong supporter of local farmers.
The ferry ride from St. John to Digby was a little foggy and choppy. But better than spending the time driving. And very easy to manage. The other two pictures are the Halifax waterfront. I’m staying at the Marriott on the boardwalk. I’ve got a suite that is about the size of my condo. Beautiful views over the harbor. Gotta love those points.
I went looking for this monument to the Boer War in the Botanic Gardens. A good reminder of how the Empire staffed their adventures. I’m concerned that the soldier is destined to be devoured by the encroaching European Weeping Beech, perhaps a relative of Audrey?
The wild fires in Nova Scotia have burned 200 homes and displaced thousands. Some are sheltering in my hotel. With the structure of the Canadian national government being less centralized than the US, it seems that getting national resources to the province is not routine. There is an approaching cold front bringing rain in the next day or so.
Finally there is Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub – Food, Drink, Music, and Sports. Nelle would have loved the bar.
The Journey 
I had the best haddock I have ever eaten during a band trip to Nova Scotia when I was in high school. Enjoy.
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