The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a Military tribute to those that have served in the military. The Tattoo is celebrated with marching bands, bagpipes, choral groups, Scottish dancers and a variety of entertainers.
Many enjoyable other performances from Europe.
The finale brought all of the groups back to commemorate 100 yrs (from WWI to Afghanistan) those that died and to sing the national anthems of US for the 4th of July and Canada. A Grand Experience.
The US is sending “Arthur” north to Nova Scotia. Though downgraded now – we are anticipating 40-60 mph winds and rain later today. We took a drive to Peggy’s Cove to see the waves and wind. The little coves are a bit choppy, but at Peggy’s the wind does blow:
We drove around the cove – circling back to Halifax and to Wayside Campground. Surprise – the sun came out – the wind does blow. We’ll see what Arthur gives to us later today…….
Again drove to Peggy’s Cove to see “Arthur” in action later in the day. The sea is still boiling and the winds do blow!
And over night the storm blew away. New Brunswick and PEI got most of the storm. We had no expected rains. 7/6 and the sun is shining – time to go touring in Halifax.
The English Halifax Citadel – protected fort – was staffed with college students in period 1865 costumes. The fort entrance is guarded by a soldier. The entrance thru a draw bridge (moat surrounding the entire fort) and tunnel.
Rooms around the fort wall were used for offices, storage. Center grounds for demonstrations = bayonette practice, bagpipers marching, cannon maintenance, shooting demonstrations
View from the stop wall -
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Then to Pier 21 for some touristy things……Lunch
An Enjoyable Day – Thanks Jerry Avid for being our tour guide!
We are staying along the south shore east of Halifax at Wayside Campground. Jerry Avis – fellow SKP stays the summer at this park and has been our tour guide. This morning he took me sailing on his boat – a delightful light breeze.
Below is quite the painted house.
Yesterday we took a drive east along the coast to Lunenburg – a colorful town along the water.
Homes are large and often colorful
Today we drove south to Peggy’s Cove – a busy place on Canada Day
The Bagpiper is entertaining for donations! Quite delightful to hear the music – see the lighthouse and the water.
And a stop for a yummy donair pizza and soup lunch. 
And a bit of whimsy ----
