September 24, 2008. Western Head, N.S. Village at sea.

We could not figure out what those lights were out at sea. We knew no town was there because there was no land any where around the lights. But it looked like a village had appeared right out on the horizon of the ocean. There were lots of light moving to and fro. Finally we decided it must be fishing boats. When we asked the next day about the lights out at sea we were told that the Mackerel were running and the fleet was out working. Now they are back. Ken noticed them in the middle of the night and they are back again tonight. Lots of lights moving around with the occasional spot light looking across the water. Even with the binoculars the individual boats are not visible, but you certainly can see the little village right out in the middle of the ocean.

There are so many lovely sites for homes here in Nova Scotia. I am impressed every time we drive the slow route to Bridgewater, right along the shore and then up the Lehave River. Today we crossed the ferry too. Many ships captains lived along this river, so the homes are large and old and beautiful. After we completed our business, we drove home the fast way, but it is not so pretty but does get you home quickly. We needed to get home because friends were coming to dinner and we needed to be ready. Connie and Ross moved to Liverpool two years ago from Frederickton, N.B. He is a retired Physician. He also plays the bagpipes and Connie plays the fiddle. They are fun. Frances and Kelly moved here from Edmonton where they were both teachers, or rather Frances was a Principal and Kelly taught high school Math. They rented a house just across the bay from us so we got to know them well. They purchased a home three years ago in White Point Estates and have been working on their five acres of land ever since. Today their yard is absolutely glorious. The Mitchells came too, so our dinner was lively and fun. The weather was so beautiful that we spent the cocktail hour out on the deck. The sunsets have been especially lovely these past few days. September is a great month to visit Nova Scotia.