This morning, it was foggy, rainy, and chilly when I board the bus for the excursion to the Bay of Fundy. Everyone is dressed in raincoats, jackets, and hats. It is only 70 miles across Nova Scotia from Halifax to the Bay of Fundy and to our destination – Burntcoat Head Park – site of the World’s Highest Tides.

When Steve and I were on our first world cruise in 2012, Steve read a comprehensive book on the world tides. Every night he would explain to me how incredible tides are around the world. He always had a goal of seeing the Bay of Fundy. Sadly, we never made it. I came here today in his memory and to learn again about this incredible phenomena.

The drive provides a view of the Halifax side of Nova Scotia where it is rocky granite with trees and midway across things change to rich farmland. The soil makes the difference. Corn, hay, and lavender are being grown.

Our tour stops half way at a Tidal Interpretive Centre on the Shubenacadie River. Here you can follow a board walk to the river and see the swift movement of the tidal water leaving.

The primary mineral in the water here is iron. We are told that there is also titanium but not worth mining. Many different types of fish are carried into the flow of the tide and even seals and whales have been spotted. They come in and go out. One of the amazing things is something called the Tidal Bore which is like a huge wave when the tide reverses and starts coming in. It is a major adventure to ride the tidal bore!

Another 30 minutes or so and our bus arrives at the Burntcoat Head Park. There is a lovely lighthouse to go inside and climb up to the top of the lighthouse tower for a great view.

A path leads you to the stairs down into the tidal basin where at low tide you are able to walk out on the ocean floor. It is fascinating to know that when the tide reverses, this will be covered with 47 feet of water!! Signs warning you of the dangers in case you forget the tide comes back in.

The tour provides ample time to explore and walk around one of the ‘flower pot islands.’ The diverse wonders of the rocks, the shapes and the power of erosion amazes me. Also visible are the rock weed, shells, crabs, and moss. (Too many pictures again; here are a few to share the experience.)

Fortunately, there is a sign with the tide times.

There is a lovely walk through an Acadia forest. Everyone is happy to have some trees for shade while eating a boxed lunch before the drive back to the ship. What a difference in the weather on this side of Nova Scotia, sunny and warm!

Lazy drive back with the tour guide telling stories about Nova Scotia and its people.

As everyone is boarding the QM2, a bagpiper is serenading us. Nice farewell to Halifax.

Tonight is a gala dress night. A somewhat uniquely dressed man comes up to the bar to order his drink. Says his name is Bingo aka James from Palm Beach taking his parents on this cruise. Shirley thought she should take a picture of me with him – definitely a laughter moment.

We are now sailing back to New York arriving Friday. A day at sea tomorrow!