Volendam 2025, Halifax, Nova Scotia...

It was a beautiful sail into Halifax, Nova Scotia this morning…  The winds were fierce and taking photos was a bit challenging.  Once we arrived, I decided to do a walking tour of Halifax like I did in one of my previous visits.  I got a map from the Tourism Desk located in the cruise terminal and headed out.  Leaving the terminal, I made my way to the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is a 2.5-mile walking path that follows Halifax Harbor. I figured that would be a good walkabout for me today.  The boardwalk stretches from the Halifax cruise port to the Casino and is lined with shops, historic properties or restored warehouses, sculptures and street art. The murals and sculptures reflect the sea and leisure activities of the area.  There are many interesting things to see along the boardwalk including Purdy's Wharf, Queens Marque, the CSS Acadia and the latest feature the Tidal Beacon an interactive light display showing the rise and lowering of the ocean tides…the waterfront is a great place for shopping, dining, getting some exercise.  It was a beautiful day and I got in a nice 6-mile walk.  After I returned to the ship, I pulled up a chair in the sun for an hour or so before heading back down to tackle the blog.  Always love visiting Halifax, such a lovely city and the surrounding area is magnificent.  Tomorrow, we are in Sydney, Nova Scotia and my agenda has only one thing on it, visit the Zuiderdam which will be in port with us.  My main focus is to visit with Henk & Christel Mensink who will be off enjoying their retirement soon.  I have sailed the world many times with them and they both hold a special place in my heart.  It will be great seeing them again!