Wet Paint Sale - Lunenburg

Last weekend we headed over to Lunenburg's Wet Paint Sale. Every year, the Lunenburg Art Gallery hosts this event (formerly called Paint Sea On Site). Artists paint on site on Saturday and Sunday, and they hold a silent auction of the paintings on both days at the Lunenburg Fire Hall. Each piece of art has a "take away" price that's good until 3:30. Anything not purchased for the take away price remains for silent auction until 4:30. It's a fund raiser for the Gallery, and proceeds are split 50%-50% with the artists.

We were there both days and on Sunday and I won this little gem... "Garden Chair" painted by Anne Fraser. I have looked for information about Anne on line, but I can't find a web site for her and I don't know anything about her. But I love this painting. That chair is just waiting for me to sit in.

We'll be back at the Wet Paint Sale again next year. But next year, I'd like to tour around to see the artists in action.

Port Medway

This is my favourite photo from our side trip to Port Medway (we were travelling on the Lighthouse Route, Road 331 from Petite Riviere to Liverpool the other day). Here is the expanded view of the old building and boat. It was closed up when we were there, so I have no idea if it's still lived in or not.At the end of the road is the Port Medway Lighthouse Park.The park is quite lovely, with wonderful views. Here's a little montage to give you an idea of the views.Once again, proof that it pays to go off the main routes to do a little site seeing.

East Port Wharf Road

Traveling with John is always so interesting, because he always takes us off the main road (well, we don't travel the main roads, so I guess I should really say he takes us off the side road) and we discover all sorts of weird and wonderful sites and things.

This road struck me as funny. I guess you could say I have a strange sort of humor.

The East Port Wharf Road might have had a wharf at one point in time, but now the road leads straight to the water's edge (with quite a drop down to the water I might add).Good thing the rocks were put in place at the end of the road, or I'm sure a few cars might have had an unexpected dunking!But the scenery is lovely. If you want to see it for yourself, you need to travel Road 331 (The Lighthouse Route) and venture off onto the back roads.

Vogler's Cove

A very scenic wharf along Route 331, at Vogler's Cove. There was no one around when we stopped by, but I imagine the wharf is hopping with activity on some days.
If you want a close up view of fishing boats, this is a great stop along The Lighthouse Route.
It was a little foggy when we were there, so these photos don't give you an appreciation of the beauty of the surrounding scenery.
And don't you just love the colorful buoys?

Beach Meadows Beach

We went exploring the other day, along the Lighthouse Route. Specifically, we travelled Road 331 from Petite Riviere west to Liverpool.

One of the best spots we found that day was Beach Meadows Beach. I can only find one reference to Beach Meadows in the "Doers and Dreamers" 2008 Travel Guide (a listing for a guest house). There is a brief mention in the Motorcycle Tour Guide of Nova Scotia. (way to go guys!) (Both of these publications are excellent references for tourists and if you're planning on making a trip you should order them)

I guess everyone wants to keep the Beach Meadows Beach a secret. And I'm not surprised. It is spectacular!When we were there, it was quite foggy. We guessed we could probably see 200 or 300 feet. But it was also sunny, and quite warm. There were some people swimming and some people sitting on the beach, but not many.Maybe the fog kept them away?But it was a wonderful beach for walking. And I'm always happy to avoid the crowds.So, if you're traveling on the Lighthouse Route make sure you take a detour off for this spectacular beach!
I couldn't resist taking this photo of a fern growing in one of the car park's posts.

Green Bay

We heard a lot about Green Bay from the locals, so headed down to see for ourselves. A narrow road from Petite Riviere takes you to Green Bay past some homes and cottages all nestled closely together along the coast. We arrived at sixish one evening, on a bright and sunny glorious day. The tide was out and almost at its lowest level.
Macleod's is the spot for eating in Green Bay...you can eat in, or order out. We had two of our dogs with us, so John ordered out. Patience paid off...after a bit of a wait, our cheeseburgers and onion rings were delicious.
The dogs waited patiently, and were rewarded. There was too much food for John and me, so we shared with the girls. They loved their fries!