Back across the Confederation Bridge minus $63.50 for toll. Entered NS at Amherst, a town founded in 1764 following the expulsion of the Acadians when the New England settlers were invited to settle. It became a busy railway town in the 1880s. In 1887, the Rhodes Curry Co was founded as a construction company, which built many of the large red sandstone buildings which are still in use today. In 1908, rich industrial tycoons built large Victorian homes. Drove through Pugwash-world famous for peace. Birthplace of Cyrus Eaton, an industrialist, financier and philanthropist. During the 1950-60s, he became an advocate of nuclear disarmament and improved relations between the USA-Russia at the height of the cold war. On through Malagash, salt mining town - 70,000 tons of salt were mined annually under the sea. And finally to Pictou, which was the beginning of "New Scotland" when on Sept 15, 1733 200 Scots arrived aboard the "boot ship" Hector after an arduous 3 months at sea. 18 children died of scurvy and dysentry on the crossing. On reading the Manifesto, I discovered several MacKays were aboard, of interest as that is my family name. Now my curiosity is really picqued !! We did find our family plaid and coat of arms on at lamp standard directly across from the Salt Water Cafe, a waterfront diner where we enjoyed delicious shrimp baskets. We also enjoyed the pipes at an outdoor venue as well as a man & woman team singing folk music at the park. Next day, we toured the Hector Historic site and boarded the replica ship. Also caught a glimps of Norm in his first kilt !!!
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