We spent the day in Pictou attending the Hector Festival on the "quay." The Hector was the ship that brought the first Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia in 1743. Each year the town celebrates this historic event with a three day festival of concerts and many "ceilidhs," gaelic for parties! Before the piping concert we shopped in the farmers market where I met some fellow labs, both black and brown. Mom bought some treats for gradnson Marcus, and then we strolled down to the festival. Dad describes the events:
" The afternoon started with a very impressive procession of bag pipers and drummers from the Canadian military. Then we had two more bagpipe concerts with a grand finale of pipers and dancers who regaled us with a number of highland dance routines. Highland dancing is different from the Irish jiggers. The highlanders do more of a ballet step, with hands held high, and then graceful twirls and bows. So there's something about bag piping; after the fifth band, Jasmine agreed that enough already.
But it was all very festive and authentic!"
Pictou is another picturesque town with lots of history, and quaint buildings and parks along the harbor. Mom and Dad chatted with some of the locals, some of whom were fifth and sixth generation Pictouians.
Our campgrounds overlook a beautiful Bay with a spectcular sandy beach. I romped in the surf, chasing tennis balls for over an hour. Mom braved the figid water for just about a minute, but she almost got in all the way. Dad staid back for photos.Whimp!
Tomorrow we board the ferry for Price Edward Island. Can't wait!
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