Bay of Fundy

Roger and Heather’s brother Paul took Saturday to set up their “bouncy castles” at two birthday parties. They are growing this family business. Heather got to stay home and play with the kids!

On Sunday morning we visited Paul and Chanda’s church. From there we left for the famous Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy – where the tides rise and fall close to 50 feet each day. It was quite a drive and then we walked about ¼ mile to the base of the cliff where the water was slowly (actually, quite fast!) moving in. The girls went in their wagon, but on the way back they wanted to climb all the steps. It took a while, but with them going up themselves, it was easier on the “carriers”! The weather was pleasant and it was great exercise for us all! (Chanda had a “bouncy castle” job, so she wasn’t on the outing.)

The rock formation is very impressive – looking up at what the water has done in forming caves and bridges out of rock. It’s the highest tide in the world. The arch picture below was shot when the tide had already come in about 200 yards and will be completely under water at high tide.