Just past the Margaree Valley we landed on the famous Cabot Trail.

The Cabot Trail is a scenic 298 km (185 mile) loop drive on Cape Breton Island famous for its sensational views of the coast line, and the highlands, particularly in the autumn.  It is considered one of the most beautiful drives in all of North America, but today, it could not shine, at least when we were there. We should have really stayed another day, but frankly after more than a month on our trip Christiane and I were starting to run out of gas. A trip of more than a month was difficult for us. In our youth it would have been much easier.

Chéticamp, where we had lunch, was settled by Acadians after they were expelled from other parts of Nova Scotia.

At least not with this photographer. We still enjoyed the drive of course. I am not sure how this will show up on the blog but when I looked at this image on my big monitor I noticed hang gliders at the top of the large rock on the rick jutting out of the water.

By this time of day I realized for the first time, that we had past the peak colours of autumn. Still lovely, but the prime was past. I know some people like that too.

Autumn 2024 was sensational. I will never forget it.

At Neils Harbour we stopped to take a look at the Lighthouse. I was disappointed at where it was situated, in a small fenced in location.  Of course, I had to try to photograph it with only meager success.

We spent the night in Ingonish a few kilometres past this lighthouse that was sadly enclosed in fencing.  showing no respect.