March 7, 2008. Western Head, Nova Scotia.

In Nova Scotia we were told, if you do not like the weather, just wait a bit, and it will change. I have found the same to be true of the sea. We arrived at our home on Tuesday at six oclock. The sea was angry. Big waves, boiling sea, huge wind, pouring down rain coming right in your face. We came in, and after watching for a few moments decided that no trip to the hot tub tonight. It was a wonderful night to stay indoors and watch the scenery from the wamth of our home. The next day the wind had shifted to the north and we awoke to clear skies and large waves crashing into our side of the bay. I saw an amazing sight. The sun was very low in the early morn, the waves were big, the wind was strong, the roostertails were spraying off the tops of the waves. And with every wave I could see a rainbow in each wave. It was a beautiful sight. The whole day the waves were big so the surfers were out in force. This morning the sea was calm. No big waves. Just all calm and bright.

Not many birds back from the south here. I have seen a few seagulls and eider ducks. And the fish crows who stay all winter. When walking yesterday Ken and I saw very large animal droppings down by the shore. Either moose or bear maybe, but that would be unusual for sure. We often see fox and deer and of course a lot of shore birds. But it would be wonderful to have our own resident moose!!

A Privateer was a person who was instructed and authorized to seize enemy ships and bring that ship to port. The cargo was then auctioned off, with the payment divided between the ship and the government. Of course this was in the 18th and 19th Centuries when Spain, France and Britain were always seeming to be in a state of war. The ship Captain was given a letter of marque which gave him the right to seize enemy shipping. The trick was, you had to know who was at war. Communications in those times were not so quick, so many times you as a captain would head out to sea to steal someones cargo, only to find the treaty was signed and the countries are no linger at war. Which means you are now a pirate. They hang pirates but not privateers. Liverpool was known as the home of the privateers. In those times Liverpool was a rich little town. But not today. Now it is a charming little town with very pleasant welcoming people. And we like it.