The white way of delight

July 10

I woke to a slightly sleepy “Happy Birthday!” today from Shawn, (and appreciate everyone’s well wishes to which I have now received!). Today we went to Prince Edward Island. I have wanted to come here since I was 10 and read L.M. Montgomery’s description of what must be a truly magical place. We crossed over the Confederation Bridge and were met with scenery quite unlike any we have seen this trip. Instead of mountains and rugged coastlines, there were gentle hills, idealic farmland and warm sandy beaches. We toured the home that inspired Anne’s Green Gables and even walked down Lovers Lane and through the Haunted Wood. I couldn’t stop smiling.

After enjoying a lunch of P.E.I. mussels, we drove along the shore where we saw a Great Blue Herron and an Arctic Tern. It was very warm today and the tern which was in it’s southern most range, seemed to wish it were just a bit cooler. We ended the day in Charlottetown, where we checked into the beautiful and elegant Fitzroy Hall. We went for a walk around the quaint downtown, where I found a great used bookstore, that had such a good collection I could have spent the rest of our trip there. We found a local brewery and enjoyed a honey wheat and a stout with an absolutely delectable maple curry beef dish. All in all, great day and a wonderful Birthday present.

~Sara