Doing a Dom

Another island day hopefully not another stressful race to get off it in time. Early start & woke to find the car frozen. Had to be at the harbour to check in 45 mins prior to the 9.30 departure, but we were 40 mins away from the harbour so it had barely got light before we cracked on. The ferry was suggested to be a good way of seeing whales and other ocean wildlife. Settled in a window seat until midway through & then decamped to the outside decks - chilly temps with a cold breeze. Multiple layers and hood up a la Dominik Szoboszlai. Only wildlife we saw was a little bird hitching a ride to the island. Had found an itinerary for a day on Grand Manan Island & opted to give the recommendations a go. First was to head up the Swallow Tail Lighthouse but specifically straight after disembarking so you can see the ferry depart with the lighthouse in the foreground. All exactly as promised & with virtually no-one about. In fairness the ferry wasn't particularly busy so hopeful of a quiet day. Back down to Pettes Cove for a walk along the beach & up along the cliffs and we got some great views of seals both from the beach & the cliff. Glasses & binoculars really do help.Read more