Halifax September 5, 2013

The day started out bright and sunny with smooth sailing into Halifax Harbour. We passed McNab's Island and Point Pleasant before docking at the Halifax Cruise terminal which is located behind the Via Rail Station. Holland America cancelled my Sea Kayaking Excursion and I needed some physical activity so I went for a run down to Point Pleasant Park and enjoyed the trails that network the park. From there I went past St Mary's University and got lost. I was lucky enough to meet one of my friends who was in the middle of a bus tour to Halifax Public Gardens (at least she remembered to bring a map). Once I got my bearings I ran around Halifax Commons and the Citadel. My run ended me up in Historic Properties where I met up with my room mate Kevin and we walked back to the Veendam. We were fortunate enough to meet a couple local tour operators on the boardwalk and I now have some good contacts for local travel options out of Halifax. After lunch Kathy and I checked out the shops at Pier 22 and sampled the beer at Garrison Brewery (an amber and nice raspberry wheat beer). After returning to the boat I attended a workshop about Windows 8 in Holland America's Digital Workshop.