A week in Cape Breton Island …

We have just returned from an absolutely stunning week in Cape Breton Island. Located at the eastern end of Nova Scotia, its Cabot Trail is a roadway encircling the island, passing forests and rugged coastline. 

After one night stop in Baddeck, we based ourselves in Ingonish where we had spent time during previous visits in 2012 and 2013. The weather was perfect, with exceptionally warm temperatures. Our week was a combination of wandering beaches, hiking trails, smiling at nature and taking many photos, of the plentiful natural beauty of this wonderful corner of Canada has to offer.

Baddeck and Bras d'Or Lake ~

On the way to Cape Smokey, Ingonish, Neils Harbour, The Skyline Trail ~ 

Pics from the Skyline Trail (1500 feet above sea level) ~

Mary Ann Falls and Warren Lake ~

Black Brook Cove Beach and Falls ~ 

Warm, Misty and Perfect ...

This afternoon, with the tide just reversing from its low, I had two absolutely wonderful wanders, one on Crescent Beach the other on Rissers. The perfect conditions had no hint of a wind, comfortably warm and misty. The complete silence was only broken by the occasional singular slumbering wave.

I thrive on days like this in our lovely corner of Nova Scotia, where I always feel so remote and distant from what seems to be a chaotic world.