Halifax Highlights

I'm back in Toronto after an amazing one week adventure to Halifax.  It's already starting to feel like a surreal dream, so I thought I'd share with you some of the highlights, mostly to remind myself that it actually did happen. 

At the last minute my good friend and music collaborator, Asher Ettinger decided to come with me.   I've never had anybody join me on a travel adventure before, so it was fun having company for a change.

We left Toronto on the morning of Halloween...

Our tiny cabin for two was a tight fit, but we managed to survive it with out killing each other.  Red wine and ample supplies of snacks and chocolate were the saving grace.  Phew!

This new purchase also helped to kill some time. (An inspiring read, if anyone is looking for one)...

I had to perform 3 one hour shows each way of the journey, which essentially takes about 30 hours.  My audience was lovely as usual:)

One night I even had an impromptu jam with one of the passengers and discovered for the first time that harmonica is not a bad accompaniment for some of my songs - thanks Len :)

Halifax proved to be a charming city.  I like the vibe of the down town core, lots of old buildings and cool little bars and cafes.  The music scene is pretty happening to.  Managed to check out some jazz...

And a Celtic jam...loved it!

Spent a lot of time wandering around the city streets and walked the length of the waterfront board walk.  When that got too icy cold, we took cover in the art gallery.  I was so happy discover the work of local artist Maud Lewis.  What a little sweet heart she was.  Her fairytale-like home was actually small enough to be reconstructed in one of the gallery halls.

We also rented a car and did some exploring on the outskirts of Town.  As usual I had to get stoned on motion sick pills to survive the winding roads. Hence why I look so sleepy in this shot, taken at the famous Peggy's Cove.

I may be Natasha Nouveau, but some things will never change...

My favorite discovery was a magical place called Crystal Crescent Beach - my first time seeing the Atlantic Ocean....So amazing!

Incidently, I decided the best way to appreciate and celebrate this magnificent ocean was to eat fish and chips ever single day I was there.  It seemed like a good idea at the time :)

Sadly, the adventure was all over in a flash and before I knew it I was back at the VIA rail station, singing my final farewell to Halifax.... 

I made my last appearance on the train...

And finally, took the long journey back to Toronto...

Home sweet...





Ugh...Home.

NN xx