So here it is, Thursday August 3rd and we’re on the move. Heading down the highway to PEI, we’ll need to cross the Confederation Bridge. At 13 km or 9 miles long, the bridge holds the world record for longest span over ice covered waters. It sure was an experience to drive on this bridge. We are now in our 7th province during this trip. Through the centre of the province, we head north to Cavendish, the birthplace of Anne of Green Gables. Not only did we see fields and fields and fields of potatoes and fields of clover but the amount of canola was quite surprising to Betty and I. Once we arrived at Marco Polo Land, we setup the trailer, had a bit of a rest and then off to the Tourist Information we went. After receiving a whole bunch of info, off we went for a drive through Prince Edward Island National Park. As the roadway follows the coastline, we stopped at various lookouts and places of interest to take in the views and take pictures. Then it was off to drive along Highway 6 and take in the sights of Cavendish. Cavendish is quite the tourist destination as there are few campgrounds in the area as well as an abundance of cottages that can be rented. We must say though that the Vacancy signs that we saw all had the word NO in front of it…..
Friday August 4th, we’re off on a road trip to Skinner’s Pond (birth place of Stomping Tom Connors), North Cape which is the most northerly part of the Island. We travelled along the coastal drive from Cavendish towards Summerside and decided to stop for lunch at along the waterfront in Summerside. After a tasty appetizer of mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, we each had the fish & chips…..it was all very tasty… After lunch we headed north using parts of the North Cape Coastal Drive and major highways until we arrived at Skinner’s Pond. A very quaint place with a gift shop and a museum of Stomping Tom Connors paraphernalia. Off to North Cape and then back to Cavendish. Long long long day of travelling and sightseeing so it was pizza and beer for supper….
On Saturday August 5th, we visited Green Gables Heritage Place. Green Gables became famous around the world as the inspiration for the setting in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic tale of fiction, Anne of Green Gables. Then it was off to Cow’s Creamery for some yummy ice cream. We’ve had some great ice cream over the years but must say that this ice cream is in the top 3…. Then it was back to trailer, pack for the beach and off we went to MacNeill’s Beach which is located in PEI National Park. We vegged for a few hours by soaking up the sun, wading in the cool water and collecting seashells. We saw about 10 jellyfish so had to be observant of them that we wouldn’t be stung…..didnt want to have to use the “pee” remedy……lol….
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