We left early to arrive in St. John to see the famous “Reversing Falls”. These were what made Beth interested in driving to New Brunswick. We arrived at high tide so we could see the water falls going upstream. What a disappointment! They should be booked as “Disappearing Falls,” since there was only some turbulent water around the rocks at high tide. They were also across the street from a big paper plant with the associated smoke and smell. We were glad we hadn’t booked a campsite in St John and were happy to get back on the road.
Since we were running ahead of schedule, we decided to follow the Fundy Coastal Drive, which is denoted by roadside signs with lighthouse symbols. It wound through hills and farms until the bay opened up around a corner. With no one else around, we just pulled off the road and started exploring. A small river flowed out to a cobble beach where slate cliffs were being eroded into the sea. Beth and Noah found more plant fossils. We made lunch here and enjoyed poking around in the tide pools. What the tourism brochure didn’t mention along the lighthouse route was construction. All of a sudden, the pavement ended and we were on gravel… for six miles! When they repave a road here, they take up all the asphalt. The dishes stayed in the cupboards, but everything had been moved around by the time we found pavement again. The rest of the drive was uneventful though, when we arrived at Fundy National Park, Beth made the standard airline announcement; “be careful when opening the overhead bins, as some items may have shifted while in flight.” The site was nice and private and shaded with good facilities a short walk away. There was even a screened pavilion with a kitchen, lounge and fireplace that would be great for tenters on rainy days. After setting up Noah’s tent, we elected to relax and watch a movie since the grey skies had turned to rain.
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| Wild Roses at Reversing Falls |
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| Noah & Beth at Reversing Falls |
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| Found this Bear in the Woods |
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| Tynemouth Creek |
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