Monday, September 27, 2010

Island Capers

It's been years since I've been to Cape Breton Island, just off the coast of mainland Nova Scotia. Voted most scenic island in the world by Conde Nast magazine, I was certainly reminded why!

Stunning vistas, delicious lobsters and mussels, super friendly locals and moose, and some fantastic fiddle music made the whole trip unforgettable.

PS: Thank you for all the comments on my posts while I've been gone! I miss you all!
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57 comments:

  1. Hannah27 September 2010 at 13:36

    You're making me want to plan my next vacation there! Squee!! I adore your pictures. Thank you for keeping us posted on all the goings ons. What I wouldn't do for fresh seafood?

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  2. Sangu Mandanna27 September 2010 at 13:45

    Gorgeous!

    Can't believe the moose stayed still long enough!

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  3. Jaydee Morgan27 September 2010 at 13:47

    Awesome pics!! I've been there - it truly is lovely :)

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  4. Unknown27 September 2010 at 13:49

    Breath-taking. Love the pics. I love seeing Moose that closeup. Even though they can be dangerous.

    CD

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  5. Joanna St. James27 September 2010 at 14:19

    the picture of the moose, please tell me your camera has a great zoom lens and u did not actually get that close to it

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  6. Susanne Winnacker27 September 2010 at 14:19

    Beautiful pics! :D

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  7. Theresa Milstein27 September 2010 at 14:22

    I've missed you, Talli!


    The pictures are awesome. How close were you to the moose? I love the picture of you and your husband. And the last one is breathtaking.

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  8. Old Kitty27 September 2010 at 14:27

    Moose!!! Moose on the loose!! Moose!!

    I love mooses? Moosi, lotsa moose? Awwww Moose rules!!!

    And look at you two - awwwww! And what a backdrop - very scenic indeed!!

    Take care
    x

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  9. Queenie27 September 2010 at 14:41

    Mooses and moosic, what more could you need? I so want to go there. One day... really glad you've been having such a good time.

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  10. Ellie Garratt27 September 2010 at 14:42

    Awesome views and love the moosie! LOL.

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  11. Alex J. Cavanaugh27 September 2010 at 14:45

    Wow, you really saw a moose?

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  12. Talli Roland27 September 2010 at 14:56

    Hi all! Yup, the moose was right at the side of the highway with a baby moose! No zoom lens but we did make sure to keep a good distance.

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  13. Amie Borst27 September 2010 at 15:13

    oh wow - absolutely breathtaking.

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  14. Joanne27 September 2010 at 15:15

    What beautiful countryside! I would just love to walk along that amazing boardwalk.

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  15. Jane Lovering27 September 2010 at 15:16

    Absolutely fab and really beautiful. I'm glad you're having such a great time - but we miss you too!

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  16. Crystal Cook27 September 2010 at 15:21

    It looks awesome!! I'm so glad you had such a great time :)

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  17. Laura S.27 September 2010 at 15:34

    WOW! I must see that some day! Glad you've enjoyed your vacation!!! Thanks for sharing such amazing pics!

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  18. Carol Kilgore27 September 2010 at 15:38

    Love the photographs. Thank you. Especially the beach with storm clouds. Fires my imagination right up!

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  19. Bish Denham27 September 2010 at 15:40

    Stunning! Thanks for the eye candy.

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  20. Bossy Betty27 September 2010 at 16:00

    Thanks for the lovely pictures! Love that wooden path! I'd have to walk down that.

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  21. Carol27 September 2010 at 16:04

    Gorgeous pics :-)

    C x

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  22. Clair Humphries27 September 2010 at 16:07

    The island looks fab, Talli - but I'm also admiring your pink hoodie!

    Good to hear from you x

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  23. Private27 September 2010 at 16:25

    Beautiful! That moose is adorable, though I find them a bit scary in real life - they're huge! Cape Breton looks fantastic, I'll have to go there some time!

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  24. Sandy27 September 2010 at 16:33

    Oh, these look absolutely gorgeous! :)

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  25. Matthew MacNish27 September 2010 at 16:40

    Beautiful. Looks like you guys are having a blast too!

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  26. Angela27 September 2010 at 17:32

    Beautiful pictures.

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  27. Anonymous27 September 2010 at 17:38

    Beautiful! Getting very homesick here. And I love that this is your version of taking a break from the blog for a couple weeks to enjoy your vacation - a post every 2 days rather than every day! LOL
    Kim Baker

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  28. Melissa27 September 2010 at 17:54

    What gorgeous pictures!

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  29. Hart Johnson27 September 2010 at 18:33

    It's FABULOUS, Talli! I love how happy your husband looks (I'm sure aided by the fact that he isn't covered in snow) and THE MOOSE! How wonderful!

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  30. Unknown27 September 2010 at 18:36

    Beautiful! The photos are breathtaking! You two look so happy there, loved the photo of you both! Your hair looked amazing as does the color pink on you :)

    The moose was amazing! What a picture you captured!

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  31. Conda Douglas27 September 2010 at 18:59

    Gorgeous, oh my, great pics!

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  32. Marguerite27 September 2010 at 20:43

    Looks like you're having a great time. Beautiful pics and I especially like the first one. You look so happy! Cheers!

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  33. Terry Stonecrop27 September 2010 at 21:10

    I'm loving these pix. And the moose:) Priceless!

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  34. Jennifer Hillier27 September 2010 at 23:22

    I'm from Ontario and I've never been to Nova Scotia. Looks breathtaking!

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  35. Melissa Hurst28 September 2010 at 00:12

    Wow, now those are some beautiful pics! Love the moose, too!

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  36. Bethany Elizabeth28 September 2010 at 00:28

    Wow, stunning pictures! That's incredible. :)

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  37. Jemi Fraser28 September 2010 at 00:33

    Gorgeous pics! I really want to get out that way one day :)

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  38. Vicki Rocho28 September 2010 at 01:39

    Unbelievably beautiful! I had no idea it as so picturesque. Tell me the winters are brutal so I feel better about not living there. LOL

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  39. Anonymous28 September 2010 at 02:54

    I have a picture of myself at those falls! You look very happy and relaxed-the best of home.

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  40. Alexandra Shostak28 September 2010 at 04:44

    Pretty pictures! I especially like the moose ;)

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  41. joanne fox28 September 2010 at 10:33

    Lovely pictures. I am so envious!

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  42. Flowerpot28 September 2010 at 11:04

    We've just come back from holiday too - yours looks wonderful as well!

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  43. Unknown28 September 2010 at 14:16

    Wow! Really beautiful pictures. I don't know what I would do if I saw a moose wandering around.

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  44. LTM28 September 2010 at 15:08

    gorgeous! And is that a MOOSE? ;p when you take a break from island hopping, head over to my bloggy blog for some lovey love~ ;o)

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  45. Cheryl28 September 2010 at 20:45

    Fab pics - I'd love to go there one day.

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  46. PK HREZO28 September 2010 at 20:56

    How beautiful! been dying to visit Nova Scotia. Anyway, I found your blog on Leigh's That's Write blog and hopped over.
    Just signed up for your Dec. 1 movement! Best of luck! Look forward to reading your book on my Kindle. :)

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  47. Shannon28 September 2010 at 21:26

    Love the pics, Talli! Looks like you two had a great time.

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  48. LR29 September 2010 at 09:04

    Love the picture of the moose! It looks so pretty there. :)

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  49. Samantha Vérant29 September 2010 at 12:28

    I have never, ever seen a moose in real life. Welcome back, Talli! Beautiful pictures!

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  50. Amy Saia29 September 2010 at 16:13

    That's just stunning, Talli! I want to go there someday. Glad you're back!

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  51. Kittie Howard29 September 2010 at 19:32

    Scrolled thru your posts and vicariously enjoyed each photo. You're truly in a slice of heaven. I've had the good fortune to visit Nova Scotia twice, flying in once, and driving up from Virginia, a breathtaking drive! I love Halifax (but not that bridge over the gorge, yipes), have always wanted to visit PE Island. Enjoy your time off; it's sweet of you to post.

    Celtic music...you're sooo talented.

    But checking in as to when you want us to query Amazon about The Hating Game.

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  52. Diane J.29 September 2010 at 22:04

    I just had to yank myself back to reality, what amazing views. I want to set the last one as wallpaper for my computer.

    Enjoy your trip and please keep sharing these wonderful photos.

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  53. Samantha Bennett30 September 2010 at 01:55

    Lovely pics! Make me want to swim in that water. Even though I'm guessing it's cold...

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  54. Susan Fields2 October 2010 at 12:32

    Stunning - thanks for sharing the photos, Talli!

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  55. notesfromnadir2 October 2010 at 18:34

    Really fine pictures -- especially the moose! How wonderful to see a moose so up close!

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  56. William Kendall3 October 2010 at 19:53

    Beautiful pictures!

    It's been quite a long time since I've been on Cape Breton....

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  57. Pat Tillett5 October 2010 at 18:55

    Beauriful photos of an amazing place! I've noticed a trend here, it's seafood...

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