Halifax Mission Month 4, October 2017
Fall has come to the Maritimes and it is as beautiful as everyone told us that it would be! The deep reds of the maple trees and the bright oranges and yellows of the other trees are contrasted with the deep greens of the evergreen trees. We have enjoyed lots of walks in the woods close to our house and drives along the ocean and through the province. We have had beautiful weather the whole month of October, which is a longer fall season than normal, as we have been told by those who have lived here a long time. This is called a burning bush and it turns a deep red in the fall. They are beautiful! This is Bissett Lake. It is at the end of our favorite walk in the woods near our apartment. Fred has developed some new talents as we have served this mission. He makes the best oatmeal that I have ever tasted and serves it with raisins, a variety of nuts, and lots of cinnamon. (He puts bran buds on his as well but I skip them.) We have t...