August 1, 2014. Pleasantfield, N.S.

We are living in Pleasantfield, Nova Scotia. It took until early in the 19th Century before hearty folks ventured out to the interior of Nova Scotia to settle the land. In the 17th and 18th Centuries, transportation was by boat so the center of the province was not settled. But the trees became sparse close to the shore, so people were encouraged to move inland. I suspect the area was called Pleasantfield to attract settlers. Our cottage is on Ponhook Lake, a wide, flat area of The Medway River. We live ten minutes drive from the main Highway 8 on a dirt road and a 20 minute drive to Caledonia, which is a small town, on the way to Annapolis Royal. At the cottage we have everything we need to function. The well water is plentiful and sweet. Our showers work well with plenty of pressure. Once I organized the kitchen cabinets all was well. We even slept well last evening in our tiny bedroom.. And when I was sitting on the deck at the edge of the lake I was visited by 6 ducklings and their mother. They seemed to kind of mew to each other and they had a wonderful time diving under the water finding food. I did not know that young ducks dive under water, at least not Black Ducks. Of course, where else would a duck dive come from? We will enjoy our stay at the cottage