Hi, Jill. I know I’m biased but Nova Scotia is a lovely place to visit and most people who come here leave wanting to come back. Hopefully, conditions in the late 1800’s were better on the ships and your ancestors had an easier voyage.

Hi, Carol. I was excited to learn about my ancestors who came over and I hope I can learn more about them down the road. History has always been a big interest of mine, too.

Carol. I was surprised to learn of my connection. That made it all the more interesting.

Ruth, when I walked on board and realized just how little living space there is my jaw dropped. These people paid for their passage. Can’t imagine what conditions would have been like if it was a ship carrying convicts.

I’m with you, Jan. I’m a good sailor but would not do great below decks. If you ever get to Nova Scotia, the Ship Hector is not to be missed!

Hi, Jackie. Nice to have you here commenting, and looking forward to you posting again soon. I know too well all about packing up (thankfully, didn’t have to sell a house this time!). I’m still living out of two suitcases, but not complaining. At least I’m not below decks on the Hector.

Hi, Michele. I never get sea sick, and maybe I inherited that trait from my Hector relatives.

Hi, Maria. thank you for your kind words. I’m sure those two months on the Ship Hector must have felt like two years. Maybe I got my sea legs from my ancestors who made the crossing. 🙂