Homeward Bound

When weather prevented us from sailing to Nuuck, Greenland a second stop in Canada was added to our itinerary. So here we are in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We've been here before and recall seeing the Bay of Fundy which has the most major tidal shifts of any place in the world. This visit we decided to take a stroll along the pier and stop for some of the best scallops you'll ever find.

During our journey, we encountered two noteworthy monuments. The first honored Samuel Cunard, a visionary who revolutionized transatlantic travel by pioneering ocean steam navigation. On July 17, 1840, Cunard's paddle steamer Britannia, the first flagship of the renowned Cunard Line, completed its maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, arriving at this location and ushering in a new era of maritime travel. The second monument depicted a scene of a business traveler departing for America, leaving behind his wife and children. This statue likely represents the countless individuals who undertook similar journeys for work or opportunities in the New World, capturing the changes as a result of improved transatlantic voyages on families during that era.

It was a great day for a walk with a slight breeze and the sun peeking out periodically. The pier in Halifax a hub of activity with travellers and ships of all sorts.

Now that September has arrived, we're struck by how quickly time has passed and how easily we've adapted to the luxuries of life on the ship. The impending return to daily responsibilities—cooking, laundry, cleaning, and even driving—will certainly be an adjustment after our pampering at sea. However, we're not quite ready to face reality just yet. With a week left and exciting stops in New York, Bermuda, and the Bahamas before reaching Miami, we're eager to savor every moment of this extraordinary journey.