2023 September Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hurricane Lee

 I left a day early because the Canadian Navy is having Fleet Week in Halifax. This is where you can go on board and tour their warships. This one was commissioned in 2021 - brand new! all the ships I served on were WWII era. All the computers on board here was astounding. This ship was built not as a warship but to patrol Artic waters, can be an icebreaker, research vessel, carrying National Fisheries staff to enforce fishing laws.

These 2 men had served together during their Navy career and just now met up after retirement.

The final day 7 warships put on a parade.

Sail off into the sunset!

Most of these pictures cane from Georges Island where Marsha and I toured the old fort.

The docents here were college students dressed in WWII uniforms. Zoom in to above the window, notice the bar with collars on them, I had never seen this before at these type of forts. Apparently it is to hang a drape and prevent the enemy seeing that there is a sally port here.

Another day and touring the Citadel, of course once riffled cannon was invented the purpose of fortifications was lost. Here the whole WIN's gang walking up onto the parapet.

Fat man on left is me!!!!

Part of the tour through the gunpowder room. The barrels still had their manufacturer printed on it.

I'm on the far right, going left is Pam, ED, Debbi, Ken

Daily at noon the cannon is fired using black powder, the Sargent looks over the firing range and decides when is the right (safe) time to fire.

Ahhh, has anyone ever wondered what is under the skirt???? I asked and received a palm up as a response, hahaha.

Tuesday we went to the Maritime Museum, great small sailing craft (actual sailboats), large scale models of cruise liners, many of which were lost at sea, Titanic display (many of the recovered bodies are buried in Halifax. 

Unusual hull design

Darn it Pam, you keep distracting from the display! :)

Old WWII Corvette, Steam powered!

OH NOoooooooo, Hurricane Lee has been predicted to come right where we are. We have been watching closely and have decided that early departure is prudent. The remaining stops on this circuit Lunenburg and Annapolis Royal will be seen on another trip someday.

We decided to move west to Moncton, NB and then to Edmonston, NB then on to Quebec City, QB. I took the opportunity to cross over to the US for refuel and saved $3.00 a gallon or $75. savings! 9 yes, cheap bastard and proud of it!

Here is hurricane Lee's track

Our circuit now with the change in venue.

Next journal is Quebec City, QB