Sunday came and since it was our last day in Lunenburg we had to hit the museum no matter what. Suitcases packed and full tummy's thanks to Marilyn, we headed over to the museum. Buses! But only two. Admission was paid and in we went. Through the aquarium and several other exhibits. At one point Pam tried to take over the shucking demonstration but couldn't get the guy to move out of the way.
After viewing most of the exhibits inside we went out to the wharf to view the ships. My favorite was the Theresa E. Connor. Built in 1938 and used into the 1960's the Connor was a sailing ship with a single diesel engine. Her hold could accommodate 425,000 lbs. of fish layered either in ice or salt to preserve the fish until it could be off loaded back in port. Walking through the hold you could still smell the fish almost 40 years later. Those sailors must have had every cat in town following them when they came into port!
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic (www.museum.gov.ns.ca) was a very informative and worthwhile stop and a must if you ever find yourself in Lunenburg. We spent several hours strolling around looking at boats and exhibits. And surprise! They even have a gift shop.
Back to Donnie & Marilyn's to get our bags and take one last picture before heading to our airport hotel.
They say time flies when you're having fun and that is so true. All too soon it was time to head out. Donnie, Marilyn, & Chloe are great hosts and hopefully we didn't overstay our welcome. Lunenburg and the surrounding area is a must see destination. Pam & I can't say enough about the hospitality shown us by everyone we met. Thank-you to all, especially Donnie & Marilyn for their generosity and for sharing their part of the world with us. See you in Florida!
Our flight home was smooth and only a few minutes late. The only annoyance was the lady sitting behind us who sounded like Julia Childs and never shut up the entire time!
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