Day 7: New Glasgow NS - Halifax NS

KM Driven: 321.3
Location: Cambridge Suites

I took my time again in the morning, knowing that I didn't have far to drive. I had the most amazing continental breakfast I have ever had. I guess if they are going to charge what they do it better be a good breakfast. After breakfast I was on the road for Peggy's Cove and Halifax.

I have to say, I think Nova Scotia is my new favourite province. The area leading up Peggy's Cove was just gorgeous. It was just cove after cove of beautiful water, filled with the stereotypical fishermen boats. I wanted to stop at each one and take a picture. Pulling up to Peggy's Cove was just stunning. The rock formations leading up to the lighthouse are just unbelievable. And best of all, the whole trip is free. There's no admission, you just drive up and you can walk right out. I could have spent the entire day there just sitting on the rocks and watching the waves break up against the rocks. A coworker had told me about the danger of being swept out to sea if you go too close tothe water, so I was cautious going into it. But it's pretty clear where the water stops. Any rock stained dark from water is off limits.

After that I took the Prospect route back through to Halifax. It was a really gorgeous. I pulled into Halifax, and by winging it I found the hotel I'm staying at with much ease. I checked in, and just unwound in my room. I'm paying out my butt, but the room is amazing. That was the plan all along, to go as cheap as possible and then go all out in Halifax. I've had enough 2 to 2 1/2 star establishments. It will be tough to downgrade on the way home.

So I wanted to do at least one thing tonight, besides laundry, so I headed to an apparently famous location called Pizza Corner. Three of the businesses at the intersection are pizza places and they service people leaving the bars in the early hours of the morning. I was told in advance that walking around Halifax feels like everything is up hill, but that's not entirely true. To get to the pizza place was a sharp incline. As I was walking I thought to myself, "This is so steep I could probably fall", at which point I wiped out. That's right, I fell down while walking down a hill. A taxi driver coming up from behind me actually shouted to me to ask if I was ok. That's just a typical day in the life thing to happen to me. But at least the donair pizza made it somewhat worthwhile.

I've got a few sightseeing plans for tomorrow that I'm looking forward to, including a tour of the Ketihs Brewery. Right now I'm just waiting for my laundry to be done and then I'll hit the hay. From what I can tell I already love the city. There's just so much to do.