Vacation Day #3

   What a day we've had. After a restful sleep, except for the air conditioner that sounded like a lawn mower, we enjoyed the included-in-the-price free hot breakfast. Of course Alex slept through it but he's a teenager so it's expected. A quick shower and change then off to see the Halifax Natal Day parade. 

  We are only in the city to see this parade and get a glimpse of Lord Stanley. Riley was promised right after Pittsburgh won the cup in June that if Sidney Crosby brought it to Nova Scotia while we were there he could go. One promise kept. 

  The parade wasn't very long and we were out of the traffic quickly. Living in Ottawa, our idea of traffic is the polar opposite of what we experienced here today. In a good way. 

  Next we headed for a quick lunch with John's brother at a local pub. We all enjoyed seafood that was excellent. It was so fresh you could truly believe there was someone outside with a fishing pole and hook. Maybe there was.

  Off we pile into the car again for the two hour drive to Mom's house. Let me say one thing about this drive.....how can the major highway not be four lane? How? It makes absolutely no sense. None. You can feel the frustration of the drivers as they apply the brakes when they come up behind a motor home that is driving 70 kmh in a 90 zone when every other vehicle is doing 100! No wonder there are so many accidents on this stretch of road.

  Arriving at mom's at dinner time was unplanned but genius. While the kids asked a million questions and told her a thousand stories, we ate, laughed and relaxed. Once the mandatory after dinner cup of tea was finished and the dishes washed, we sat outside in the fresh breeze. No mosquitoes to speak of. Ideal.

  It's now time for sleep. The salt air seems to make me tired. I can fall asleep with the windows open and a breeze coming through. It should make for a good nights sleep.

  Hmmm I just realized I'm not used to sleeping without the occasional siren and no street lights. Interesting.

  Ang