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Home to the Motherland - Part 3

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Saturday after we dropped Jaxon and Scotia off at the airport to fly home Mark and I drove to Cape Breton for a little exploring. We rented e-bikes and biked along the coastal trail, stopping at the Red Shoe Pub for lunch before biking back. 


Mark rented the most fabulous little lake front cottage with ocean views.  It was dreamy. 
Slept up in the loft with stunning wake up views. 



Snacks on the deck and then a refreshing swim in the lake. 

Unreal sunsets. 
Sunday we hiked into Fishing Cove.  One of Mark's top five hikes ever.  
Hard work, stunning views at the end. 
Dinner at L'Abri
Next day we walked the Skyline Trail.  The views! The wind!


Then we hiked to the Salmon Pools.  I took a swim in the river.  So refreshing!
Cutest little hide away. 


Back in Halifax we toured the citadel, wandered through the public gardens, ate at the Barrington Steakhouse and stayed the night in the Muir.  Just a spectacular little trip for us.  Hikes, food, beautiful scenery and so much time together.  Dreamy....
We met my parents in Halifax (after they dropped Hannah off at the airport and shopped at Costco) ate lunch together and then Blythe, Mark and I headed to the airport for a later afternoon flight home. 
Blythe had a good time hanging with grandparents, aunts and cousins while we were in CB. 

Can't wait until next year!
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