Only 20 more years until we get that plate!

It is November and I am just now getting around to adding a post about our trip to Nova Scotia, which was in June. Yes, I know it has been a while, but now that I am "on bed rest" I have some time to do things like update a blog. Prior to this I was basically working six days a week and didn't have a lot of free time. Better late than never. Since pictures speak a thousand words, I am going to let them do most of the talking here. So, check out the rest of my set on flickr.



The Chanterelle was just as beautiful and amazing as we all remembered. Earlene is a dream come true and after a crazy week leading up to this trip we all enjoyed ourselves even more. We spent a lot of time doing nothing- just lounging about and taking it easy. We spent the first day or two sleeping, hiking, eating, and just being. Momma, Commander, Mike, Eva, and their friend Arlene, were all there to relax with us. We celebrated the fact that we had all made it back up to the same serene spot with a lobster dinner down by the water. You had to go down a secret path that was marked by a stick to get there, but we eventually found it. After dinner we went back up to the inn for dessert and to greet Kelly and Betsy, who had just arrived! They enjoyed their mushroom soup, etc. While they were eating Kurt and I disappeared to change into our wedding garb! We came down to surprise everyone in more ways than one. We added our wedding favors to the dining room table and waiting for Kelly, Betsy, Mike, and Arlene to discover the message that we attached: Thank you for joining us. Love, Kurt, Beth, and Baby Williamson.

Kelly, I have a feeling you are not going to like this picture of yourself, but your face is awesome. And no more complaining- at least the blog is updated!
(Note from Dirt Doc: Yeah, be careful what you wish for!)

We went kayaking the next day. Unfortunately, Angelo was not able to take us, but he did stop by the inn to say hello. Instead we had Matt, a slightly younger version of Angelo, himself. We had a great time and Kelly took pictures (as I didn't want to take my new camera out on the water); did she already send them to me? If I find them I will post them :)

After another wonderfully delicious dinner and lots more relaxing we all turned in for the night, dreaming about breakfast. The ladies took home lots of recipes hoping to recreate Earlene's magic. As for me, Pie Girl, I like to leave that to the master.

As hard as it was to leave the Chanterelle, we know we will be back. I just hope it doesn't take another 5 years!