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Charlottetown Character Homes
17 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The historic homes throughout the island are very well maintained. Growing potatoes must be a lucrative business :)
17 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The historic homes throughout the island are very well maintained. Growing potatoes must be a lucrative business :)
CanadaPrince Edward IslandBellevueMathesons Pond46°5’60” N 62°42’41” W
17 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Our afternoon was spent leisurely exploring the eastern region of the island. Coastal towns, lighthouses, and potato fields were aplenty.
CanadaPrince Edward IslandNorth RusticoMill Brook46°26’57” N 63°19’36” W
18 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
One drive....two coasts. We had a full day to explore both the north and south coast as well as the lush inland areas. We were blessed with a gorgeous day....the temperature was 29; the sun wasLeggi altro
CanadaPrince Edward IslandNorth RusticoMill Brook46°27’24” N 63°19’16” W
18 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
North Rustico is a fishing village with a population of 850. Deep sea fishing, kayaking and biking was available to tourists. The most adventurous thing we did was a leisurely stroll!
CanadaPrince Edward IslandNew Glasgow46°24’23” N 63°21’10” W
18 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lunch time! Although this restaurant was a tourist attraction and catered to tour buses, the setting was beautiful and the food delicious. I had a bacon wrapped potato pie, one of their signatureLeggi altro
CanadaPrince Edward IslandNorth BedequeBradshaw River46°20’49” N 63°41’49” W
18 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A short ten minute drive inland and we were in rolling hills and more potato fields. Apparently potatoes grow very well in the iron rich red soil. This was also one of our favourite regions on theLeggi altro
CanadaPrince Edward IslandWilmotDunk River46°23’32” N 63°45’29” W
18 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I just might need that sou'wester in the days ahead!
CanadaPrince Edward IslandVictoriaHampton Creek46°12’57” N 63°29’15” W
18 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The southern coast has red sand beaches, views of the Confederation Bridge, fishing villages (Victoria-by-the-Sea was my favourite with its pastel coloured buildings), and beautiful sunsets. It was aLeggi altro
CanadaNova ScotiaPlaster CoveNashs Brook45°57’42” N 60°48’29” W
19 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today we said goodbye to lovely PEI and pointed the Highlander in the direction of Nova Scotia. Our initial reaction on entering NS was "Not more forests!", thinking of our long, forest-rich driveLeggi altro
CanadaNova ScotiaPlateau46°37’10” N 61°0’26” W
20 settembre 2015, Canada ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Awoke to a cloudy, drizzly day. Our first stop was at a Farmer's Market in Mabou, home of the Rankin Family. The Market had the usual wares but in Cape Breton fashion there was also music by twoLeggi altro