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Cape Breton evokes deep memories and strong emotions for me as well as a deep appreciation for the beauty of my adopted island. My hopes are that you too might find the photos evocative - maybe a view you've not enjoyed before, or an 'Oh I've been there', or if from away that you may be encouraged to visit this fair isle so that you might come to love and breathe Cape Breton as I do. One word about place names that I use - some are completely local usage while others are from maps of Cape Breton that I've purchased over the years. I frequently post travel and other photos that are of interest to me - and hopefully you.

On the right hand side bar find my take on Single Malt whiskey - from how to best enjoy this noble drink to reviews (in a most non-professional manner) of ones that I have tried and liked - or not. Also musings, mine and others, on life in general.

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Gros Morne Theatre Festival


© Jul '12      smck
Jul '12     smck

When we had came into town off the main road to L'Anse Aux Meadows we were hoping that we might have a nice visit to the theatre out in this lovely rural town - but they were sold out.

Warehouse Theatre, Cow Head, NL

The Fly Fisher's Companion is a hilarious, heartfelt journey into the lives of two men on their last fishing trip together. Wes an optimistic poet and Don a testy businessman have returned to the fishing lodge they built 50 years ago for one last trip to cast their lines into Cape Breton's Margaree River. It’s a trip through decades, into virtual memory and imagination, and into a relationship that has all the turbulent beauty and gentle grace of a highland stream. Ultimately, The Fly Fisher's Companion is a tale of two fishermen that offers humour and poignant insights into life.
Box Office: 1-877-243-2899



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Looking Toward Shallow Bay

© Jul '12     smck

© Jul '12     smck

© Jul '12     smck
After we finished our meal at Back Cove Restaurant we decided to explore a little and drove toward a small dock area (of Back Cove I presume) and then onto an unpaved road toward a few houses.  Not certain whether the unpaved road was private or public we turned back toward the dock.  The feeling of solitude and quiet of the world came over us as we stopped and took in the scenery. 
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Visitors From Around The World This Week


This week ending 09 Dec'12
 the visitors are:


 Belarus
Canada
China
Germany
India
Mongolia
Russia
Ukraine
United States
Vietnam
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Back Cove Restaurant Guest Book

© Jul '12     smck

© Jul '12     smck

© Jul '12     smck
The friendly cook talking with her husband, on seeing me take the Guest Book to my table to peruse told me to look on the page I've posted above.  The second sign in (08/30/10) sure enough was Wayne Gretzky and his wife.  Small World.  One of Canada's greatest and best known hockey players had stopped here and took the time to sign the guest sheet.  As always I am impressed with the 'down home' character of Newfoundland in particular and Canada in general.  If I ever get back to the Western Peninsula of Newfoundland I will definitely stop back in this friendly quiet eating place. 
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Moose Burgers at Back Cove,NLD

© Jul '12    smck
© Jul '12    smck

© Jul '12    smck
After we got our motel room (B&B s were all full) for the night we decided to see what other food might be available besides the motel.  Black Cove Cafe looked clean and tidy and with the Moose Burger offering I couldn't turn it down.
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