Leaving in a light rain, we traveled along the Mass Pike through New Hampshire ending in Freeport, Maine home of L.L. Bean (yes, we did stop and spent too much $$).
Day 2: Freeport, ME to St. John, NB
We pulled out of the “Desert of Maine Campground” early and in a pouring rain. After attempting to fix some camper wiring issues (still having problems blowing fuses) and getting completely soaked, we drove north Crossing into Canada at Calais, ME. No problems at the boarder except for the fact that I can never remember my license plate # and had to get out and look while everyone behind had to wait.
We spent the night in the 2,200 acre Rockwood Campground right in the heart of St. John.
(Note: The reversing falls were not reversed when we crossed them.)
Day 3: St. John, NB to Cavendish, PEI
The weather finally broke today with a brilliant sun rising over the eastern horizon and the Bay of Fundy. A short (relatively) three-hour drive brought us to the eight-mile long Confederation Bridge over to Prince Edward Island. We headed north to Cavendish and into the heart of Anne of Green Gables country.
After a brief visit to the Prince Edward Island National Seashore campground in Cavendish, we took a guided tour of the House at Green Gables. The grounds, surrounding woods, and trails were beautifully maintained. We even walked through the “Haunted Wood” to the old home-site of L.M. Montgomery, the famous author whom without her bountiful imagination, Cavendish would just be another small blip on the map.
Day 4: Beach and day of exploration
Today we spent the morning and early afternoon at the beach. Luckily, our campsite was conveniently located just across a dirt road about 50 feet away. Very nice location here on the north shore.
After a late lunch we took a drive out to the western end of PEI to see Bob Stemmle’s summer house and property. He and I were hired together at Fort Plain and he’s had this property in his family for years. It’s over 100 acres with much of it ocean waterfront. From there we forged on to the North Cape which is the farthest northwestern part of the island. The area is home to a giant wind-farm which was happily making lots of power for the duration of our visit.
Day 5: Beach and drive towards Cape Breton
This morning we stumbled back over to the beach before making our way back over the Confederation Bridge and Cape Breton. Most a driving day. Here’s some pictures…
Off to Cape Breton we go.............
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