See You In September

September is such a wonderful time of the year in so many places that I have lived. And this is no less true here in Nova Scotia. It is, perhaps, my favourite time of the year. 

The air is clear. The daytime sun still has a comforting warmth. The nights and early mornings are pleasantly cool. The morning fog on the river is magical as are the sunrises and painted skies that we can see from our back room as we sip our first coffee. 

Last evening, the tide was very low and the gulls feasted and fought over fish in the shallow water and the crabs on the exposed shore. A heron strutted amongst them like a teacher on yard duty at recess. One could almost see hands behind its back, a flowing scholar's robe and spectacles on its long nose, as it sought out mischief among the flock. 

And the full moon rising above the South Mountain over Annapolis Royal needs no description. It was simply stunning.