The sunshine was calling to me and I couldn't stay home...it was such a beautiful day I had to get out for a drive. We took the scenic route, taking the exit past Sussex through Fundy National Park. For the most part it was just a lot of trees but there was the occasional view of the water, one which I got a picture of. Once through the park we passed through a couple of small villages before getting to Hopewell Rocks. The park doesn't officially open until sometime in May but you could still walk around and go part way down the stairs to see the flowerpot rocks. You can check out this website for more info on this area. http://www.thehopewellrocks.ca/

After our walk we headed on towards Moncton which was another hour away, up and down hills and around some sharp curves, just taking our time and enjoying the day. Luckily no one seemed to be in a hurry therefore not riding my bumper! Since it was low tide at Hopewell, by the time we passed New River Beach on our way home it was high tide so I couldn't stop to take Maddie for a walk on the beach...oh well...another day. Here are a few pictures of our adventure today. Enjoy!

Last covered bridge on Rt. 114 View from a high point in Fundy Nat'l Park

Flowerpot Rocks at Hopewell....You can see where the water has worn away the rocks during high tide.

It actually seemed warmer outside than it did in the house this afternoon so Lyndon talked me into going out for a drive. I was more than happy to oblige because although I am fully capable of getting in the car and taking off whenever the mood strikes me, I always enjoy rides with Lyndon more. Sometimes we just drive along not saying a word for long stretches, taking in the scenery. Other times Lyndon will crack me up, most recently by using what he calls his New Brunswick voice which was that of an old man, obviously hard of hearing because he just yelled out of nowhere..."Been some busy and we'll be going straight out til Christmas!!!!" It wasn't so much what he said, but the voice and the fact that he yelled it out startled me into hysterics!

I have to say that it's so nice that after 16 years together we still enjoy each others company and can bring each other to tears of laughter on an evening drive.

All laughter and joking aside though, the scenery was beautiful and we spotted lots of deer roaming the sides of the roads just waiting for tourists like ourselves to stop and take their pictures. They didn't run away, just looked up from their meal of grass, posed for the picture then started eating again.