Nova Scotia (Peggy’s Cove)

Blue, blue sky, and the bluest sea.

Rocky shore of pewter stones…

So lovely is this stone

polished dutifully by the sea.

I remember how treacherous

the sea can be…

And yet, it is so beautiful.

Here, the world seemingly stands still,

wave upon wave, leaving its mark

upon the silvery shore.

My husband and I just returned from a New England and Canada cruise. The weather was lovely! It was a cool respite from our hot and humid Virginia summer. I actually had to buy some warm clothing when we were there! We went on a whale watching tour in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. We saw some Minke whales, some porpoises, and some seals. It was so much fun looking for them on this tour!

We visited The Caves Restaurant in St. Martin and had the most delicious seafood chowder. We each threw a rock into the water that was flecked with white veins, which are called, ‘wishing rocks’. We did make a wish!

We had a wonderful time on our tour of Kennebunkport, Maine.

The seasons are changing. Already, people are getting ready for the holidays to come. I used to wait until just before Christmas to do my Christmas shopping. Now, I search for gifts ahead of time. In Canada, and also in Maine, I marveled at the handmade treasures!

Sometimes, when I visit a special place, I feel as though I leave behind a piece of my heart. In Canada, I loved the towering trees, as if I were entering an enchanted forest. And this beautiful forest is surrounded by water all around…enchanted forest and shimmering sea.

When I return home, I thank God for these most enchanting places, works of art in the natural world. How blessed we are with the beauty all around us, mountains and valleys, brooks and streams, sunrise and sunset.

My camera cannot capture the magic, but I believe I capture the photographs in my mind. When I look back, I hear the music of the water, and feel the warmth of the sun.

Wishing you blessings upon this shore of life! Perhaps, we don’t need wishing stones. We do need faith in God above!

“I am the Alpha and the Omega”, says the Lord. “Who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”: Revelation 22:13