Cradled in the picturesque Iverness hills is Canada's only distiller of single-malt whiskey. We stopped by to enjoy a warming tipple of Glen Breton Rare. Naturally Pleep used his fake ID so he could be included on the tour. Who knew Barley, Yeast and Water could be so much fun?
Suddenly, Sis points out that Pleep is no longer with the tour. Pleep wandered off in search of the secrets behind this distillery. He had heard about the great ones in Scotland and he was figuring on sneaking around this place until he could garner enough information. He thinks a new single malt branded with his image - Pleepleus Collins - would be a big seller. 
Then Pleep starts chatting us up about the need to have proper attire. No self respecting Scots distiller would be seen without his official tartan. How could we expect him to market the Collins SIngle Malt without it. However, after trying on a lot of kilts and seeing Bubba's knees, Pleep insisted on getting his tartan a la Christmas Stocking. No kilt for him or Bubba. Ok Pleepster- you da Monkey! 
And he always takes great care in signing the guest book. Pleep wants to make certain there is a record of his visits to all the distilleries. He thinks this may be the best way to hide evidence on where he picked up which secrets.
CABOT TRAIL
A highway and scenic roadway in the northern region of Cape Breton-about 185 miles long. Construction of the initial route was completed in 1932, providing spectacular views of the ocean. The Lonely Planet calls it "one of the worlds best road trips". Certainly, one of Canada's Wonders. Some 1/2 a million vehicles a year traverse te highland highway. 
So many superlatives to describe this magnificent highway into the edge of the ancient highlands- but no MOOSE to be seen. Hrrumph. BREATHE IN. BREATH OUT BOCA. THERE NOW, DON'T YOU FEEL BETTER ALREADY? I am free!
How's this for a goofy tourist trap? Too silly to pass up. Or is this part of the Acadian Shore culture that features la Mi-Careme? A place for the many refugees expelled from Nova Scotia and settled in Cape Breton. The Mi-Careme, a centuries- old mid-Lenten holiday from the rogues of the once strict fasting and penance that preceded Easter. While the custom of dressing up in disguises and visiting neighbors for an evening drink, food and music had been lost for many, the Acadians of northern Inverness County have always maintained this "cheerful" tradition and continue to celebrate this tradition quite vigorously. Bubba said he thought the Greeks invented this.....
Lost: my hang ups. Found: the art of hanging out. Good job Bubba! CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK is known for its spectacular highlands and ocean scenery. Steep cliffs and deep river canyons carve a forested plateau bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
One third of the Cabot Trail runs through the park along the coasts and over the highlands. A roller coaster ride over the forest clad mountains make for Boca yelping watch out, slow down...geese Bubba you miss a pot whole. How did that happen?! 
These highlands are the last reach of the Appalachians, old forested mountains that ave been molded by the last ice age and burnished by the wind,,, water and ice of the current climate and environment.
Seeing lighthouses, fishing wharves, sandy beaches, salmon pools and waterfalls. We are to early for the autumn colors which they say the Gulf of St. Lawrence is quite the backdrop for the Trail. The good news very few tourists here and..... No Moose yet.
Updating the roads....We really had no idea how gorgeous this area was/is....have you been? Easy to get around and very safe. Quite the value...never mind the 15% tax on everything. Youza.
check it out... www.cabottrail.com
