We arrived art a reasonable time and were met by John and Maureen, an English couple who migrated to Canada from Newcastle on Tyne about 30 years ago. They have owned the b n b about 10 years but their family is in Toronto so they hope to retire there when they sell the business.
We went to our room, at the front, the Confereration Room which is blue and white.
The stairs were a bit of a problem with luggage but we managed with a bit of help from John.
We settled in and walked to a recommended restaurant, Claddagh, for dinner. I had fish and it came with vegetables! Yay!
It was most enjoyable. We walked home through town and even managed to shop even though it was late.
After a great breakfast, cooked by Maureen, we set out on the journey to Green Gables house.
It was very wet as we drove down to the waterfront and to the Tourist centre for info.
We only had one day, however, so we had together out and do things.
When we arrived at Cavendish, where Green Gables is, it had stopped raining.
After we viewed the introductory film and wandered through the barn, the sun was coming out, so our photos have sun and blue sky in the background.
We went into the house which was the home of relatives of L M Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables. She lived within walking distance withe her grandparents and often visited the farm.
She used a lot of it in her books.
The house itself is decorated in the style of a late Victorian home.
After that, we walked the surrounds.
Lovers Lane was a particular favourite of hers apparently.
I went into the Haunted Wood for a short way and then back to Green Gables.
We had a sandwich and drink and then went to gift shop for purchases.
On the way back to Charlottetown, we drove to Cavendish beach which was cold and windy but I still walked onto the sand.
Now to town for another look around and a bit of shopping before heading back to the b n b for afternoon tea. Maureen makes yummy food, particularly ginger biscuits.
At sunset we drove to the boardwalk for photos before going to dinner.
Dinner was at a pub which was near the polytechnic so filled with students who left about 8pm for classes?
As usual, ice hockey was playing on the tv.
Home to pack for the next day's travel to Fredericton.
It was a beautiful breakfast as usual and we were sad to leave but looking forward to our journey towards home.
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