Tropical Storm Daniel -August 29

Tropical Storm Daniel hit the East Coast this past weekend leaving yet further changes along 'our' beach. This was once the Train Station's platform which has been long buried. I have also posted one to the top right of a railway tie that is showing just below this on the beach.

The ever changing ocean edge is further changing with each Hurricane/Tropical Storm we get.

Additionally, we have also lost some ground where the ocean's waters have created a large sink hole.

Solitude on the beach

It's the day after Bill hit the coast on the East.
Black Rose and I are alone on the beach.
Each in our own thoughts - Black Rose and me.
Walking along side by side yet separately.
As the rains start again, we pull up our hoods and saunter along.
Searching for glass and listening to the ocean's song.
The beach glass is few, the colors each with it's own hue.
Just Black Rose and I as we explore,
The Bay of Fundy's floor.
To have this 'alone time' together is a pleasure.
To me, Black Rose, you are truly a treasure!!

The fog Rolls in after some of the hottest days

Part of today's hike consisted of the Big Salmon River Loop as the fog came rolling in. It was a wonderful change from the heat of the last few days. A welcome.

Melvin Beach -Fundy Trail Parkway, St. Martins, NB

Once again we head back to the Fundy Trail Parkway just outside of St. Martins, New Brunswick. The vistas and views along this trail are not matched anywhere in my (and other's) opinion.

There are numerous trails which you can walk, drive, bike and hike depending on your abilitities. A lot are also wheelchair accessible as well.

The pictures along the sidebar come from various points along the way. Enjoy

Further Explorations

The fog starts rolling in from the ocean.

Hearst Lodge

"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here, we should dance".
Okay, so no one is dancing in this picture. Instead it's the waiting and decision game. Should we go that way? Or do we go back around the gate? Hmmmmm, so many choices.
This picture was taken on a hike to Hearst Lodge in the Fundy Parkway Trail. This was our 'rest stop' prior to heading into the driveway itself to hearst lodge. What a LONG hike that was that day. Good time to talk though on these hikes. I have gotten to know Black Rose better and it gives her a chance to (hopefully) appreicate her mama a bit too.
We'll do this one again soon and make that 'last' turn. **We made it short of one or two 'twists' of making it to the lodge that day after hiking approximately 8 km. ** One for the books luv. It's right up there with 'we'll loop right back up to the car Mama'. Hmmmmm, that was NOT the case. What a fun day that was too.

Friendships are cultivated

Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Unknown (often attributed to Albert Camus)

I thought I would do one a little differently today. One which makes us think of those that we call our friends and why we have given them that priveledge. There are so many quotes, thoughts, and sayings about friends. Of which, I have chosen just a few.

I have a friend whom I have had for many years. I don't get to see much of her and we don't really get to chat either, but she is still my 'best' friend. When we were younger (teen years in particular), we thought the number of people we called our friends needed to be many. As I've aged I have learned that true friends are allowed to be few - old or new.

I don't judge someone by how many friends they have or even by the people they hang out with. I remember as a teen I had this one "acquaintance" who people thought was my friend - NO WAY! I was just 'stuck' with them hanging around because I was a nice person and had yet to learn how to diplomatically remove myself from their company. I was, however, fortunate enough to never be in their 'company' when they got into trouble. But that didn't stop people from saying 'birds of a feather' now did it? Nope. Let me say - I really dislike that saying as an adult. How judgemental is that? Perhaps these 'friends' are of like mind - but what if it's someone like I was?

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. George Washington (1732-1799)

Beautiful Days make for hiking weather

We spend a lot of time at the Fundy Trail. We explore new trails, redo trails (rince and repeat).
We often meet people that we know along the way too. Some are old friends, some we have only just met.
The views are awesome! The trail is a multi-use trail, but we just walk and drive. Fundy Trail Parkway link http://fundytrailparkway.com/en/ should you be interested to check details.