Category: Archeaology

Destiny

Annapolis Valley, Archeaology, Art, Beauty, Books, Folklore, Knitting, Poetry, Resolutions, self care, Wellness

Destiny

By Dawn Illsley

I’m trapped by my design

I’m programmed to retreat,

Into the caverns of my mind,

I regress, in defeat.

My destiny

Already written

My time drawing near.

When I look out my window

I see the world I’ve come to fear.

That branch on the tree

Seems frail like me,

It could break

At any moment

And fall

In defeat.

The world is different now

It’s a foreign place,

There is nothing left I know

I’m trapped here in this space.

There was a time

I was brave,

But not now,

I’m afraid.

I’m not sure

When to hide,

When to duck,

What to think.

The time has come

I’m ready now,

Please let me go,

I feel peace.

With my guns drawn

I escape,

This time,

I’m determined

to meet my fate.

Poetry day

Annapolis Valley, Archeaology, Beach, History, Knitting, Poetry, Travel, Wellness

Reckless Adventure by Dawn Illsley

The waves crash and retreat back to repeat.

I shouldn’t be surprised by my wet toes,

but the waves chase me up the beach.

Like a game of tag in the back yard.

I’ve wandered into a place not meant for me.

I feel like an intruder,

The sign says off limits.

But I still go,

cheating the under tow,

Reckless adventure.

Louisbourg Day 4

Archeaology, Beauty, Bucket list, Canada, Folklore, Gardens and parks, Genealogy, Knitting, Museums, Photography, self care, Travel, volunteering, Wellness

Another wonderful day…
Processing…

The Tall Ships are coming!!! The Bluenose was there when I drove in this AM. We had a chance to perch ourselves on top of Black Rock. Birds eye view. Lucky birds. 350 year old graffiti up here, a French solider carved "Louis" into the rock.

Louisbourg Day 3

Antiques, Archeaology, Art, Beauty, Bucket list, Fashion, Folklore, Gardens and parks, Genealogy, historical dress, History, Knitting, Museums, Photography, self care, Travel, Vintage, volunteering, Wellness

So many great things today. Working at processing artifacts.
So beautiful! I love puzzles!

Got some fresh air when we checked out a few things around The Fortress.

After Volunteering I headed to Kennington Cove a popular beach nearby.

A truly glorious day!

Louisbourg Day 2

Antiques, Archeaology, Bucket list, Gardens and parks, Genealogy, History, Knitting, Museums, Photography, self care, Vintage, volunteering, Wellness

Nice and relaxing today.

Cleaning artifacts.

I found this artifact bag with my excavator initials on it from 2013.

A backlog of artifacts to process. I have my work cut out for me. It's pretty interesting to to see all the artifacts up close. One of my favourite things to do in the Archaeology lab.

Dawn

Gaspereau Trek

Archeaology, Beauty, Canada, Folklore, Genealogy, hiking, History, Knitting, Minimalism, Photography, Picnic, self care, Travel, Wellness, Wolfville

Wandered down the White Rock Trail this morning with my pal lulu belle.  The trail runs along the Gaspereau River.  This trail is centuries old, first traveled by the  Mi’kmaq people.  It is one of the most beautiful trails in Nova Scotia.  If you ever have the opportunity to go it’s worth the trip.  

Such a smart hiker, my dog totally navigated our way back to the car.  Like my little GPS.  But so much more adorable!  Who needs cell service, bring a smart dog and leave your smart phone behind;)

http://walkaboutns.ca/routes/gaspereau-river-trail/