August 4th had been circled in red on my calendar for weeks! My tide app informed me that it would be THE day for the lowest tide during the Sturgeon Super Moon phase. I knew then where I would spend the morning hours.
When one reaches the end of the natural gravel path with the Bay of Fundy beckoning and access to the beach adjacent is not blocked by lapping waves, the adventurer exhales and walks on knowing full well that this opportunity is not open to just anyone! There, before us, spread a vast land virtually untouched by humans.
The beach sparkled with wet kelp, sea lettuce, chunks of Quartz, Chabazite and Stilbite . Our pockets soon bulged, weighing us down and taking away the spring in our step. But more treasures waited to be discovered!
With one eye on the tide changing, another on the distance to cover back to the parked car we retraced our steps. Local lore and a popular guide book tell us that Partridge Island can be circumnavigated. Today’s fact-finding mission has put this plan firmly to rest. It is confirmed that reaching the far beach is only possible following a full moon and walking around this popular landmark is not possible unless one would like to try out the water and swim for a stretch.
The weather, the tides and the company all came together beautifully! I hope you enjoyed your special beach excursion today! Have a fantastic weekend! Let’s connect here again soon, Anna
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