Halifax

Our last port before New York is Halifax. Rexie and I have not been here since 2001 and boy has it changed. The city appears to be growing economically and we think we could spend several days there if we visited for more than one day.

There were many double-decker tour buses, which reminded us of London. Here is just one of them. They were all decorated.

We took a duck tour on Halifax's Harbor Hoppers.

Before entering the harbor, we took a tour through the city. As we climbed the hill, we saw the citadel which has always been a fort that helped keep Halifax safe. A number of guns are still on display an d we sere surprised to find out that Halifax was not taken by any enemy throughout the years.

They still have a guard on duty each day.

Next, we swung around Victoria Park. This is like Central Park in New York City. Plenty of open space, flowers, etc. right next to downtown Halifax.

After riding through the city some more, it was time to go on the water.

Halifax has a boardwalk that is 4 kilometers long, and this was our water tour.  When were here previously, the casino was new and only a few buildings were on the shoreline. Now, it is built up or currently being built.

This is the narrows at the end of the harbor where the bridges cross.

We also saw our ship from the water.

We had more pictures taken of just us than we ever have in the past. here we are on the harbor hopper. Notice that it was cold.

Well, our trip would not be complete without me finding a mailbox in Halifax. Without a doubt, it is the most amazing mailbox I have ever seen in any country. You must admit, it is something else.

We have one sea day before we land in New York. It has been an amazing trip in many ways.

I must be off!