THE OVENS

THE OVENS

Well folks, we finally extracted ourselves from our little camping at home location.  Provincial and private camp grounds have been allowed to open here with some restrictions.  We had booked this first place a while ago for the May long weekend and they are now accepting us with open arms.  It’s great being on the front edge of the season because we had the whole place to ourselves for the first three days…literally, no other campers on site. Waaaay down that field is us.

Solitude

F’s request for this location, his first ever trailer camping experience, was ‘give me an unimpeded view of the ocean’, so I asked for site 313….and we were not disappointed.

The View

Once settled in we walked down to the ‘beach’…loosely named.  It was an impressively beautiful and colourful example of Cambrian period rock formations

Rock Beach

A short hike around the camp ground brought us to yet another rocky arrangement which looked like it had been upended by some giant force

Rock Formations

At cocktail hour we sat and reminisced about the times we were anchored off shore…over there, there, and there.   The comparison of the sea anchor drop versus how we anchor on land was curiously similar without the obvious storm worries…although that night we had a mighty nor’easter blow through.  Our little RED II held fast throughout the night though.

Stories at Sunset

Camping meals are simple nowadays. I prepare as much as I can in advance of departure.  First night is usually simple and light and the rest is barbecue grill with little additions we  find from day time outings.

Evening Picnic

Our second day we walked the hiking trail to the Ovens….caves carved  by waves from ancient rock along the Atlantic shore line.

History

The Hike

Down to the Sea

Cannon Cave

Into the Depths

Tucker’s Tunnel

Day three we ventured out along the back  roads to explore the country side.  I’m not at all comfortable biking on public roads but thankfully traffic was light.

Easy Rider

The Ride

In the afternoon we drove to find three lovely beaches.

Oxner Beach

Hirtle’s Beach

Sand Dollar Beach

Sea Treasures

I thought it would be a good idea to collect something of significance to remember each camping adventure.  Since we are restricted to local travel for now, supporting local enterprises and artisans is our focus.  In a small shop in Lunenburg F found this little treasure which now sits happily in our camper as a reminder of our visit to The Ovens.

Souvenir

Well, that’s all for now folks.  It’s mostly a picture story this time.  We’ve noticed there is so little drama when you land ‘sail’…just little wind here and there but that’s about it.

As always, we are thankful when you drop by.  Please come back soon as we have another outing planned soon.  Another corner of our world to explore.  Another adventure for little RED II and her crew.

Peace and love…..