I did not have internet until today, so the post was delayed.
Lot of rain yesterday and Overnight. The day started fairly cool (mid 50’s) but sunny. We did a good walk and took a little time. We had several destinations in mind but the phone would not work yesterday so I did not know who had room and who did not, if any.
Google Maps gave us the quickest route and it was mostly back roads after we got off the only road that had led into the current Campground. it was about 50-50 on good roads and not so good roads. I just slowed down and the few cars that came up behind had no trouble passing. Some of the roads reminded me of the Coastal Hwy in Quebec with the twisty turns and steep grades up and down. We wound around the shore line in the coastal mountains.
The landscape was wonderful, with lots of water views along the way. Most of these lead out to the ocean as what looks like a river is the water separation between islands. Saw lots of fishing boats, some of them on land. One looked like it had been pulled up on shore and abandoned, Maybe 50′. Saw another in a driveway in front of a garage, this one was on blocks but it was also in the 50′ range, but in very nice condition. All the towns were village size and for the whole trip I only saw 3 gas stations, all the same price, and I stopped at the 3rd one to fill up.
I had not previously mentioned it, but just about all the restaurants we passed advertised “Fresh Lobster” all day long. It did not matter what the type of establishment, a diner, a grill, a lunch place, etc. They all advertised it.
During the early part of the ride the clouds were building and it looked like I was going to drive into the rain. We got a few sprinkles on the windshield but I made a turn and we drove away from the clouds, thank you. The closer we got the better the weather.
The East River Lodge Campgrounds are on the edge of the East River. There is one road that goes in about 1/4 mile and loops back and had RV’s on both sides. I heard that it is a non-profit organization that owns the place. The Office was closed and we called the phone number posted and the guy told me they had room and where to go and back in, he would be down later to check us in. Of all the RV’s here it appear that 90% of them are seasonal resident, and I think there were on 4 resident here while we were.
I took some good pictures of the river and the bay out in front. I saw two truckers standing next to their rigs near the office on day 2, and they were watching the bay. They said the tide was coming in and some seals were coming with the tide. Low and behold we did see a couple seals, 5 or ten minutes later. The truckers are renting camp space for their rigs, where tent might normally go but they were there because the reason the came to this area, their loads were delayed, so they wait.
The Campgrounds had a nice Community Building with a nice level boat docking area at the shore of the river, just a little ways from the where the truckers are parked.
I need to mention that Kelso is enjoying himself because I have had him off leash since we arrived here. He has been good and stayed close. An older couple right across the lane from us showed up today, I kept Kelso with me until the guy asked if he wanted a treat. No more motivation was required. For the next hour or so, while we sat out, I had to retrieve him from their front deck because he heard the gentleman come out and he was sure there was another treat at hand.
We move to Halifax tomorrow and will see a lady friend from Florida. I could not get into the KOA Campground because they could not give me Thursday and Friday nights, so I am going to be at the Woodhaven RV Campground.
A great view going downhill approaching a curve and a bay off the ocean is in front of us. Notice how the weather has improved.
Another look at the water as we follow the shore along the water. Not a lot of buildings anywhere. I think the biggest town may have had 15 to 20 houses grouped together.
This is the bay view at East River Lodge Campgrounds with the ocean around to the left, at the far side.
This marker was at the right of where the last picture was taken. The place marker says “This is the site of the first Sulphite Pulp Mill in Canada established in 1885 Halifax Wood Fiber Company. A little history of the place.
This is looking up the river, across from our campsite. Kelso is enjoying freedom.
This photo is also up river and shows the proximity of the RV’s to the water.
This is looking downriver, 180 degree from the last photo.
This is looking toward the bay from the boat tie-up area by the Community Bldg.
This is the rest of the boat tie-up area, lookin up river.