Leaving Peggy's Cove, the afternoon had warmed nicely. I carried on, windows open, great jazz playing, cruising Nova Scotia sun-washed ocean highways. Driving past this site, I swung back around to check it out. It began to make sense as I read the description in the parking lot. I remembered it in the news (10) years back.
The stone, here at Whalesback Beach, points out toward the site of the crash of Swiss Air 111.
It amazed me , in startling little bits, looking into the faces of the people here. One expects sorrow. It seemed however, that everyone here felt the same thing I did. Walking from the parking lot toward the memorial and looking out beyond, an overwhelming peace was unmistakable. A rare sensing. It felt like a very loving energy. I've seen many memorials. This one was unique somehow.
The energy remained with me.
I found out that the fishing communities of Peggy's Cove and Blandford, roughly equidistant , each responded to the tragic crash. The memorials are placed here at Whalesback Beach and at Bayswater Beach across the entry to St. Margaret's Bay, each about 11 km from each other and the crash site, forming an equilateral triangle.
I left this site so at peace - and happy. Happy? you say. Yes. There were very sadly no survivors, but they couldn't have found a more beautifully serene place to rest. The energy of the earth, ocean and loving human communities hold them in an embrace here that you can tangibly feel.
If you're visiting Peggy's Cove, don't miss this beautiful memorial.
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Whalesback Beach, site of Swiss Air 111 Memorial, day after Hurricane Noel. Photo by Dennis Richard, spectacular photographer of nearby Hackett's Cove!
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Deborah, Looking at this beautiful memorial and reading your description, I had to wonder how I would feel actually being there. I understand your feelings completely and you CAN feel the energy of the land--I wondered if I would feel the same. It's an incredible memorial.
Deborah - Very nice post and after viewing all your Photos that you have been posting the last few days, Nova Scotia looks like a very interesting place. Like going back in time. I must visit there some day!
Hi Deborah ... What a beautiful location. And the photo of the surf crashing against the shore is super! A lovely memorial you have shared.
Robert - ROBERT A.SWETZ (777S INC. Consulting Firm )
Nova Scotia is rich in history and culture - Canadian, and North American. In addition it is almost an island, surrounded by water with spectacular ocean frontage. It is a water baby's paradise! I do hope you get there.
Thanks again!
Thanks Marie - Marie Meyer Realtor® Hudson Valley New York Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)
. Dennis' photographic eye is very skilled.
Deborah - Peggy's Cove is getting closer to the top of my list of places I want to visit. Thanks for all the beautiful photos.
Peggy's Cove is a "must see" location if you are visiting the province. I go there at least 2 to 3 times a year, just to sit and enjoy the views and to marvel at the raw power of the ocean. But there is so much more - the landscape was created by the receding glaciers tens of thousands of years ago - it is amazing to see house-size stones sitting on top of hills and trying to imagine how they were put there...
Hello Bob - Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A 1 Connection Realty, Inc.)
I do believe traveling to Peggy's Cove and many other locations in Nova Scotia would be pure delight for you, as they were for me !
Deborah - I was born and raised with water and lakes in Minnesota, it's in my blood. I will have to put Nova Scotia on my list of places I must go. Thank you again for all the photos and history of what looks like a remarkable place.
Great shots Scott! Scott Owens - REALTOR® (Prudential Property Specialists)
The boulders are really quite interesting in the area, I noted this summer when I was there. I loved the shrubby vegetation around Peggy's and Whalesback. In fact the whole area feels charmed to me.
Hi Robert - ROBERT A.SWETZ (777S INC. Consulting Firm )
you are more than welcome - thanks for your note of appreciation. I understand the love of water for certain - any vacation I take involves my old friend the sea!
Carole!!! Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui
The first comment here and somehow I missed relpying to it. I am certain you would feel the energy at the Swiss Air 111 memorial site in your own unique way. It is truly a breath-taking area.
The ari crash of Swis Air 111 are incidents that unites the human society worldwide. So, many innocent lives lost with one of worst natural disaster created by Hurricane Noel. But now when you see the pictures of this very location it looks like a picturesque, calm and sereen. This memorial forum has been beautifully created and will surely create an impact on the mind of the readers.
Great experience to take a look at this online obituray site. The pictures make me really feel as though I am physically there. No wonder technology has made everything so easy and it is because of technology that we can think of paying tributes to the belated souls without physically being there.
Thanks 'Online' for visiting and commenting. The internet certainly connects us in ways previously impossible, such as to this site - Swiss Air 111 Memorial Site * Peggy's Cove * Whalesback Beach * Nova Scotia.