Saturday in Halifax……try 2

 

Feel the wind on your face, hear the splash. You are on the ferry crossing the Narrows to Dartmouth
The trip only takes 10 minutes. I think it must be a monotonous job for the ferry drivers. Dartmouth ,we decided must have been the up market part of Halifax in times past. The houses are larger two storey dwellings. Most of these are now divided into flats…..there was 10 in one. Definitely no room to ‘swing that cat’, strange expression that. There are cute shops, pretty gardens and of course murals. Halifax is known for the sort trail through all the suburbs.

 

 

This propeller is from an icebreaker. Two blades sheared off when it was stuck in ice . The ice was 5 metres thick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once back in downtown Halifax, we explored more of the art in Barrington and Hollis streets. Some is amazing. Feeling  you have seen enough, you can relax in the Public Gardens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 acres was set aside for park lands and a Victorian formal garden, in the 1800’s. It is still a relaxing place to walk..and perhaps have a meal in the tea house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you like me and have  information overload? Sorry but we have one more stop, the Immigration Museum. Canada has had a similar history of migration to Australia. This museum does tell you this in a clear way. The best thing though I felt was the discussion of what  people felt and how much do they bring with them. What do they choose: practical or sentimental? Look at the faces, nervous? Worried? Anxious? You future is in the hands of an officer who will ask you questions about where you come from , why have you come and why Canada. Your colour,   ethnicity  , political ideals and skills will be judged. You will the then have to pass a health examination.
Look at the packing case size and what one family put into it. In most cases, the family will not return to their home country and will only have photos and letters to keep the connection with their families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now ,we have not managed to find maple syrup doughnuts but we will test present flavours and vote on the best. Today honey glaze and honey Grueler sampled. Honey glaze is better

Halifax has an official food called a Donair. This is like a kebab with just meat,tomato and onion in a wrap. It has a sweet sauce of condensed milk, vinegar and garlic. We tried it….interesting.

 

 

Pack your bag tonight. We are on the train to Quebec tomorrow . Don’t forget just carryon can go with you and the big bags are booked.