Day 74 - Oromocto, New Brunswick

Another gloomy, misty day but we get to share it with Dear Friends,  so all is well on this Sunday, August 12th.   They met us at a local restaurant for breakfast, for which we thank you.  They then drove us around the area showing us the sites.

We drove around Gagetown, The Canadian Forces Base.  Even on Sunday, the troops were busy.  There are 4,000 troups that are stationed here.  There were a lot of old vehicles and machinery situated around the base.  The equipment in the top right is used as a bridge.

We took a tour of the first two floors of the Lt. Governor’s House in Fredericton.  He and his wife live on the 3rd or top floor.  He has a 5 year term at his appointed position.  The house gets used a lot so we could see wear and tear on the furniture.

More pictures of the house.  The desk isn't one that he officially uses - his is behind closed doors.  The dining room table is one of the most expensive pieces in the house.  A lot of the furniture is made out of mahogony.  I could get use to getting comfortable in the house.  We were able to sit on most pieces of furniture, which is most unusal.  Bottom right is the music room.

Christ Church Cathedral also in Fredericton.  It stands as a living memorial to the first Bishop of Fredericton, the Most Rev'd John Medley, who was appointed in l845 to the newly established diocese.  The church was completed in l853.  Christ Church has the distinction of being the only Cathedral in Canada which is only a Cathedral - not a parish.

Top left picture shows a wall above the alter that was painted by hand.  The beautifully carved head of Christ, the only surviving part of a stone statue brought from England by the Bishop.  The rest was badly damaged in transit.  Middle picture is of the cenotaph of the Bishop, a figure in full episcopal robes, lying upon a large marble surface.  Bottom right is the massive stone pulpit but it is only used for special events.  The yellow flower was along the walkway to the church.

Picture of the Day!!

Nothing like good friends spending time together.

Thank You Cliff & Audry for taking time out to spend with us, showing us around

and the delicious dinner.  Look forward to seeing you in Mesa.