A quick note to let everyone know that we arrived safe and sound in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia a few days ago, after a smooth crossing from Mistake Island, ME. The harbor at Mistake was absolutely incredible -- thanks for the tip, Willy -- and we had a great time hiking around the lighthouse and cliffs; the boys and I also had some good pollack and cod fishing. And our crossing over to Yarmouth was just about as flat a trip as is possible. No wind at all, so we weren't able to sail. But we saw more marine critters, and more different critters, than I think I've ever seen in one day: Humpback, Fin, Minke and Pilot whales, Harbor Porpoise, Atlantic White Sided Dolphin, acres of Mola Mola, Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish!, Basking Shark, Seals, Gannet, Shearwater, Petrels, Puffin, etc., etc.
Yarmouth has been a fun visit, with some terrific museums covering the local fishing industry and history of the area. A bit wet and chilly, but fun. This morning we're heading off to Shelbourne for a night or two, and then we'll keep heading up toward Halifax. We're still trying to work out our cell situation; our US phone is active, but not working very well, so our plan is to find a SIM card for our unlocked Bahamian phone. We will post a new cell number if/when we get one.
Until then, our best to everyone back home.
Sam
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