Liverpool

I have always said that I would approach this trip with an open itinerary. The problem is that every town I stop in, I am talked into staying because of some event that looks too good to pass up. Liverpool is a small town with a fascinating history. During the Revolutionary war, the American rebels sent two ships up to Nova Scotia which was British territory and attacked the town with 50 men. There was a battle which ended with the Americans retreating.

Liverpool is famous for privateering, which is a fancy word for legalized pirates. Every year they have Privateer days here in Liverpool, and this year is the 250th anniversary of the town.

All of these small towns always has a hook which convinces me to stay. With Lockeport it was the grease poll. Liverpool has the Rum Run. Teams of 5 get in a row boats and row through the harbor through a course. The objective is the gather rum scattered through the harbor. The winners receive Rum of course, and bragging rights for the rest of the year. The locals told me that teams will be looking to pick up individuals who don't have a team. I plan to win. Water competitions always get me, I love them