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I've recently made Louisdale, Nova Scotia, my home. One of the most fantasic attractions here is the ocean. The ocean here can change from night to day in a very short while. It can be crystal clear or deadly. Sometimes when I walk along the beach, the wind howls so loud that it actually sings to me. The wind blows my hair away from my face giving me a sense of freedom. I can smell seaweed, and on certain day I can taste a slight resin of salt on my lips. When it is this windy, you can scream or cry; no one can hear you. For you are drowned out by the crashing waves. This can be very purifying.

On other calm days, the water is like glass, and voices can echo for miles. This can be so tranquil and can give you a great sense of inner peace. People really take this place for granted. For example, a generous portion of seafood. such as clams and muscles, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, can cost a fortune. Here in Louisdale, a short walk, a bucket, and a shovel allows you to eat and be merry. Seafood here is plentiful.

Here we have the most breath taking views. Our fields are filled with an assortment of berries. The blueberries here are as large as marbles and as sweet as nature. God has sure provided for this land.

Rent or housing is very affordable. People actually care to know your name. My children and I have a sense of security and feel safe here. Sometimes I forget to lock my door.

They say , "Home is where your heart is."

Johanne Vautour