September 17, 2018. Western Head, Nova Scotia. Fort Point Light.

A simple pleasure is to visit Fort Point Lighthouse. The beautifully restored lighthoused and surrounding area has turned into a charming park. Don and Doreen and Ken and I visited on Saturday. Instead of walking at the arena, we walked at the lighthouse park. All around the walking area signs have been placed to give information about the area. The lighthouse is right in town at the mouth of the Mersey River. The big rocks and stone walls are attractive, as are the plantings. Old canons are set on the hills. Between the river, rocks, seals and the signs, we had more than enough action. And of course, we walked the loop. The best part of our visit was the cup of coffee and the pastry we ate sitting on the bench in the sun gazing out to sea. We watched as a big sailboat practiced their drills in the harbor. The Fort Point Lighthouse Park is a little gem that we often overlook. But on Saturday we enjoyed every minute of our visit. When the children are here we climb the lighthouse to blow the fog horn but now we walk around admiring the scenery before sitting for our goodies. Simple pleasure indeed.