The beach at Brander’s Pond

In the summer, the pond is hidden behind summer’s flourish.

A stream flows from the pond into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The gurgling, soothing,

trickling sounds of the gentle flow can be heard over the surf ahead.

My husband and I are compelled to stop, look and listen.

Cottages along the shoreline mean a few people are on the beach but it’s far from crowded. Young families play in the sand, the stream or the sea.

A chair nearby looks comfortable.

Imagine a chat with friends around a fire there.

Don’t look down though.

The red cliffs and sea stack are a sharp contrast to the sea and sky.

Cormorants usually sunning themselves on the sea stack are gone fishing.

As we walk down the beach,

a glance back reminds us why we love this place.