The years of history come alive here. Wars in Europe directly affected this land that changed hands numerous times over 400 years of European habitation.
What we saw today: remnants of French and British military occupation - a most lovely historical garden that had me wanting to move here just to work in it - a reconstruction of the first settlement in 1604 complete with interpreters wearing period costume.
Wild winds blew from a cloudy sky. No rain. In the garden the wind tossed the branches of oaks and maples. Sibilant whispers of leaves. Wafts of lilacs, purple, white, deep violet. Rhododendrons. I didn't want to leave.
You put us right there with you; good writing and a word to look up! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts as you travel. I enjoyed your comments on your grandfathers and will look forward to reading more postcards.
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! I agree with Podso. I just looked up the word sibilant. :) Have a great day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteGreat post my dear xx
ReplyDeleteThose rhododendrons are stunning ~ !
ReplyDeleteLoving your postcards, Lorrie, what a fab trip we're on!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garden . . . I'm so happy that you had such a lovely time :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us glimpses of your experience...nothing like following a spring or a story.
ReplyDeleteAnother delightful postcard -- thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe Annapolis Valley is such a beautiful area. My great great's came from there to New Brunswick. I'm enjoying your postcards very much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - sounds like a perfect place to visit
ReplyDeleteSounds as though it was fascinating! I am really enjoying your postcards and seeing this rhododendron! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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