Wednesday, September 14, 2011

A dream come true…

Yes, to my sweet followers and readers who played along with me and guessed where my dream vacation was taking me…Prince Edward Island, Canada!  We flew into Maine, the place my Mama was raised, and spent Monday night in Bar Harbor.  All day Tuesday we traveled through Maine, crossed the border and traveled well into New Brunswick, Canada and spent the night.

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Today we drove the rest of the way to the Confederation Bridge that spans from New Brunswick to PEI.

The bridge is over 9 miles long!

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My dream come true! 

What a blessing to visit the place of my Mama’s birth, the place my French ancestors helped to settle.

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Of course, it is also the place of one of my favorite fictional characters, Anne of Green Gables.

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Once we crossed over to the island, we drove to Charlottetown and checked into our hotel.

After a short rest, we headed to the wharf and enjoyed a dinner of wonderful fresh seafood.

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Tomorrow we begin exploring more of this beautiful place!

 

Still following,

Elizabeth

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10 comments:

  1. Southern GalSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    So happy for you!

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  2. TriciaSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Looks a very good day! That bridge looks a little scary though.
    xo Tricia

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  3. SylviaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I am happy for you ! Wonderful place, a gentle island, isn't it ,...humble and full of natural beauty and pastoral scenery ...I love PEI ! Take delight in it !

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  4. happygirlSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Oh, I LOVE Anne of Green Gables. I met a couple from this part of CA on a trip to Daytona Beach, FL. I'm LIVING to go up there and visit them some day. Thanks for this.

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  5. Kay KSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Its a beautiful place from the pictures ...I am so happy that you have been blessed with this visit !!

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  6. Ms.DaisySeptember 15, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    What a wonderful trip for you to be taking...a visit to your Mother's birthplace AND Anne of Green Gables-one of my favorite heroines of my youth. Enjoy your stay on PEI!


    ~Jean

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  7. LynnSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    How lovely and exciting your trip must be. I have seen such beautiful photos of the island on several blogs. To be able to go to your mother's birth place is truly a dream come true. Blessings on your journey.
    Lynn

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  8. VilisiSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I love Anne of Green Gables ! Enjoy :)

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  9. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Have a wonderful vacation!

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  10. DebbieSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I felt such a "kindred spirit" while reading your post. Enjoyed your pics and love Anne as well!! God bless, Deb

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