We have returned to our rural home on Highway #201 in Paradise.

The cost of the condo at Bishop’s Landing was becoming prohibitive. But more critically, we needed to develop an understanding of the health services in the Annapolis Valley, and the best approach to transitioning from the services in Halifax. (Spring is coming !). In the five months in the city, we were able to address a number of concerns, related to hearing, swallowing, and memory. How do we ensure continuity of health services through the Primary Care Clinic in Middleton? Without a family doctor?
Maintaining two residences, Paradise and Halifax, means maintaining two sets of infrastructure: computers, TV, telephone, heating, etc. Fortunately, we have our trusty iPad and mobile phones.
Yesterday (Wednesday) I walked down to Lawrencetown. I wanted to meet our new librarian (who replaced Jackie Fraser) and check out the interlibrary loan. I wanted to make sure that our mail was no longer being forwarded to the condominium. I also wanted to see if the Ebb Tide Cafe (previously Firehall restaurant) was open. The note on the door says Monday, February 6th.


At the library, I picked up one of Jim Lotz’s books: The Gold of the Yukon, and one by Harry Thurston, The Sea among the Rocks.
What will we miss from Halifax?
- Convenient walks through treed neighborhoods
- The harbour boardwalk.
- Easy access to food stores, coffee shops
- Book shops.
- No need to drive a car.
- Public resources – Halifax Library and the Public Gardens.
To-Do items?
- Leaving the car behind
- Electric cars.
- Electric bicycles.
- Charging station.
- More solar panels on the roof.
We look forward to reconnecting with our community in the Valley. We look forward to recording the changes (e.g. new bookstore in Annapolis Royal, See earlier blog post HERE).
Acknowledgements
To all our Valley friends who have kept us in mind. Edward for his ongoing contribution.
References
Jim Lotz, 2012, The Gold of the Yukon, Pottersfield Press.
Harry Thurston, 2002, The Sea among the Rocks: Travels in Atlantic Canada, Pottersfield Press.