Although I am perfectly satisfied to stay at Nature’s Nest, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere, watching the beaver swimming in the lake in the dusk, and following the gradually changing autumn foliage, I also go for occasional forays into the outside world. Even just driving from A to B, such as packing out the garbage or going shopping for groceries, offers pleasing views. 
One day, my neighbours drop by and we take a walk on their lovely piece of land, which is across the road from mine. We have given each other permission to “trespass” on each other’s properties for the purposes of picking cranberries, taking pictures, walking, swimming, etc. It is so nice to have neighbours that are willing to share. Here are some views from their land.
Another day I go for a longer drive that takes me through the fertile Annapolis Valley. On the highway it dawns on me that it is the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend, so there are more cars and people than I had anticipated. Thanksgiving is not a tradition in Denmark, so I had completely forgotten about it. It is still a bit early in this area for stupendous fall colours, but I find a lookout point that offers amazing views of the landscape.
One of the reasons that the land is fertile is that the world’s highest tides rush in over the land twice a day from the Bay of Fundy bringing nutritious fine and silty soil. The video was taken when the tide was sloshing in. In the background you can see Cape Blomidon, or Cap Baptiste, as the Acadians called it before the English usurped them. This area is the setting for the book I am struggling to write.
I reach a Mi’kmaq town, Bear River, at around suppertime. By now, the tide has turned and you can see the river bottom as well as the stilts that the houses are built on. 
On the way home, dusk begins to fall giving everything a warm glow. 
