Been home from vacation for a week and enjoying the fun memories. New York is still my favorite stop, the energy you feel when you stand in Time Sqauare is hard to explain, but our last stop Halifax, Nova Scotia was very interesting. This is a picture of Peggy's Cove and Light House. The famous lighthouse is surrounded by the raging seas of the Atlantic Ocean, and sits on solid granite at the entrance to St. Margaret's Bay. The original lighthouse, built in 1868, was replaced by the present one in 1914. During World War II, the lighthouse served as a radio station for the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1973 the lighthouse officially became a Post Office during the summer months with its own Cancellation Stamp. This area is one of the most picturesque harbours in Atlantic Canada. There are a few summer residence dotting the area, but no one stays around during the winter.
Another very interesting bit of history was visiting the Fairview Lawn Cemetry where 200 passengers from the "Titanic" were buried 100 years ago. Happening 20 years before I was born I have always known of the "Titanic" and it's terrible fate. On April 10, 1912, the Titanic left on her maiden voyage with over 2,200 passengers and crew members aboard. Four days later, she struck an iceberg south of Newfoundland. She sank in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Just over 700 survivors in life boats were rescued by the Carpathia and taken to New York. Newfoundland was closest to the ship but had no facilities to bring in the bodies so Nova Scotia went out and got as many as they could find. The grave stones in the cemetary are placed like a ship. Each head stone has a number, indicating when it was taken from the water, some have names, many could not be identified. No, it is not just a "Movie" .......it really happened and the cememtery brings it back to you. Tonight is Spegetti Factory Night! Celebrating Scott's BD.
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