Continuing to Annapolis RoyalAug 16, 2009
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Historic Annapolis Royal
Cute lighthouse on the wharf area
The evening sun reflecting on the Annapolis Basin
We had an easy 145 mile drive today to Granville Ferry near the historic Annapolis Royal district. We had a short section of road over Route 14 that was pretty winding but there wasn't much traffic so we zipped along with no issues. We did follow two 'grey-haired grandmas' for a while. We thought they were going to Church but they turned off at the vegetable market. Shortly after that, I noticed in the back-up camera that the Jeep looked 'naked'. Joe looked and we realized we hadn't transferred the rock shield from the back of the motorhome, where we keep it while we're parked, to the Jeep. We found a provincial maintenance area big enough for both of us to pull off into easily so we could put the shield on the Jeep. Foxy really appreciated the quick break too.
Shortly after that we reached the main highway and had a pretty drive through the area known as the Annapolis Valley, sometimes referred to as Canada's first breadbasket. Fields of wheat, corn, and apple orchards spread for miles in every direction. This is really pretty country. We turned off onto highway 1 and went through the town of Bridgetown; we were glad it was Sunday because the streets were pretty narrow but there was little to no oncoming traffic to worry about.
We found our campground, Dunromin, and we're settled for 3 nights. It was very warm and it took a long time for the coach to cool down but we're not complaining; this weather is beautiful. After visiting with Howard & Gail for a while and looking ahead for the next couple of weeks, we headed for dinner at Ye Olde Towne Pub (now, doesn't that sound Scottish?). The food was very good and we even brought dessert home for later. We took a walk on the pier and a scallop-fishing boat had just returned with their catch.
Annapolis Royal is home to the first and only tidal power plant in North America. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, here they reach an average tide of 7 meters. The plant generates enough electricity for about 4,500 homes. On our way back from town, we stopped at an area where they had just released the water through the flood gates at the power plant. The water fills up the back bay and at low tide, flows back into the ocean generating 20,000 kw of electric power. It was quite awesome to witness the power of this much water.
