What an amazing weekend we had in Cape Breton! We arrived friday afternoon around 3pm at the Silver Dart Lodge in Baddeck, N.S. The view is amazing. You can look out at the Bras D’or Lakes while enjoying a meal in the dining room. Once we checked in and unpacked, we headed to Sydney to visit Tracey aka “angeloftheisland”. On the drive to Sydney, you have to drive over a mountain which by some sort of coincidence was named “Kelly”. Go figure!
Me on Kelly’s Mountain
We had a wonderful evening with Tracey, Mike and Marcus. Matthew had gone for a sleep-over at grammie’s.  After dinner, Tracey surprised Rafael and I with a cake wishing us a “Happy Anniversary”. Awwwww!!!!!! Isn’t she just the sweetest!!!!!
Gabby associates cakes with birthdays, so of course she was looking for a candle to blow out. Â Tracey was sweet enough to find a tea light for Gabby to blow out.
Tracey, Marcus, Gabby and Myself
The next morning we woke up bright and early to have breakfast and then head out for a day on the Cabot Trail. Â Here is a view from the top of the lodge. The Bras D’or Lakes are in the background.
We started the Trail at Ingonish, cut through the Cape Breton Highland Park and then ended our journey in Cheticamp. It took us a little over 8 hrs and 305 km. Here are some pics of our journey. Honestly, pictures do not come close to capturing the beauty and amazing views we experienced along the Trail. There are several different “trails” to follow and we are already discussing the route we want to do next year!
One of my favorite pics
on top of Cape SmokeyÂ
one of the many beaches in the Highland park
gabby and upsy daisy
Lakies Head
waterfall at one of the beaches
