Antigonish to New Foundland Ferry

Day 3 - Wednesday, August 24

Antigonish to Ingonish

“Oh I have slipped the surely bounds of earth and danced the skies on laughter silver wings.”  Oh, sorry that was another generation of signing off TV at night.  We (Trapani and I) have had the perfect day if you don’t count the TIGERS  winning the world series.  



Par 3 at Cabot Links



We endured an outstanding drive this morning in our Cadillac STS of sun, sea, and sky as we made our way to a seaside golf course called Cabot Links.  It is truly a diamond in the rough.  It currently has growing pains but will soon become a premier course in North America.  This ocean side true links course is only half finished.  They are currently offering only 10 holes to play as the other 8 are under construction.   As said in many coaching circles – we have given you the talent don’t f- - k it up.  History proves that good manage-ment usually makes good products.  Lets hope this establishment has the management to carry it through.

Cabot Links golf is an overdose of seaside golf.  Every hole provides a skill challenge and a surf side wave.  Aesthetically you would rather shoot pictures than par.  My advice - put this course in your list as places to play, but monitor the conditions to make sure you will get a good value for the round.



Southern look on the Cabot Trail, NS



From Inverness we continue north to the Cabot Trail and some of the most incredible scenery in seaside drives (Big Sur with a lot less people).   Not much to say - just close your mouth (if possible) and appreciate.

We continued for several hours to the small town of Ingonish where we checked into the Glenghorm Hotel/Motel Beach Resort.  Gary and I walked the 200 yards from our room to the bay which again wowed us with the view. 

Cyril MacPhee - Thank you for a fun night!

After an abbreviated dinner and several beers in the hotel pub, we returned two hours later to hear a great entertainer - Cyril MacPhee (Scottish).  He played many local songs, Celtic ballads, and folk music from the 60's and 70's.  He even threw in the Eagles' - Hotel California.  Not only did he sing well, but he also knew how to work a crowd - and he filled the pub.  We sat at the bar and got tremendously good service from bartender Alison.  How did she put up with us and with a smile?   



Bartender and Therapist Alison


I retired at midnight to post this blog, but due to technical difficulties I had to wait until today.

It certainly was a perfect close to a perfect day!











Day 4 -Thursday, August 25 (Ingonish)



Par 3 at Highland Links

 Eggs Benedict at the upscaled Keltic Lodge was good day starter.  The Lodge is located at today's scheduled golf course or vice-versa.  Located on a pennisula overlooking Ingonish Bay, the Keltic Lodge provides first class accomdations, dining, views, and whatever else you heart desires.   Gary and I saved a hundred bucks staying down the road and that wasn't cheap.  But, the main attaction today was Highland Links - it's rated as one of the top courses in Canada.  IT IS ALL THEY SAY!   We spent four hours in golf heaven and didn't even have to die.

As I write this, Gary and I are in North Sydney, Nova Scotia at the Black Spoon (restaurant with wifi, good food and beer) waiting to take a 1:00 a.m. ferry to New Foundland.  The weather thus far has been outstanding.  We're due for some rain.  Perhaps we can keep dancing around the wet spots of this beautiful country.