Hubby and I spent a fabulous couple of days touring the Tall Ships which came to ports near us over the Canada Day weekend. This is a shot from the Canadian ship "Oriole".
Atyla from Spain featured beautiful woodwork.
Saturday morning, we left early for Charlottetown, PEI.
The CBC was broadcasting on site. We even caught a glimpse of anchor Heather Hiscox getting ready for her next segment.
Inside were displays of handwork. This ship is a great ambassador for Peru.
The Europa, from The Netherlands.
We have toured the U.S. "Eagle" many times.
After leaving these ports, the ships will head up the Saint Lawrence to Quebec, before returning to Halifax later this month, where they will be joined by many others. Then a race across the Atlantic to France. Imagine!
On Friday, we headed to Pugwash, and were pleased to see the Katie Bell, from our province.
The waterfront is beautiful; I love the hedges of Ottawa roses
There were lots of people in attendance, and we did have line-ups for some of the tours, but nothing too major.
There were even a few pirates on hand!
The masts from the "Union" out of Peru were massive.
Very impressive ships, aren't they! I'm surprised that the Ottawa roses are pink, not Canadian red.....but they are pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking us with you on your tour of the tall ships.
ReplyDeleteI think those roses are Jens Munk from the Explorer Roses developed at the Central Experimental Farm, in Ottawa. I have a couple of the bushes in my yard, they are my favourite.
That will be a flotilla to see, up the Saint Lawrence, beautiful to have them in port, and to know they will be sailing in a race, hope for fine weather and good winds.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, and what fun! Several of them came into Arichat Harbor several years back and they were a sight to see! Glad you were able to enjoy them.
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