Cymbria - Cavendish - Rustico - Campbell's Cove

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...so far behind in blogging that a quick short version is necessary.


June 6, Cymbria

… this campground could have been found faster of I had been following the proper route, did use Route 2 because of distance to be covered but was considerably delayed by numerous stops.

… 749 found on 224 instead of 242

… at Cymbria Campground the entry sign at the road is OLD, FLAKY, DULL

… is this a for warning!! of what to expect?

… one toilet, one sink Habitat from Humanity would not accept, one shower stall fit for Twiggy - read anorexia

… other RV’s so close have to cover side windows of wan, buildings showing age, sites good, place OK, big trees so needed extra lengths to string clothes line.

… planned by using map to see what there was to see tomorrow.



June 7, North Rustico Harbour

…no rain so was able to have breakie at camp site

… did stop for coffee at Robin’s… franchise like Tim’s with coffee, bagels, subs, donuts

… right across the street found the Wool shop, bought red skein of single ply by Briggs&Little ;-/ and a surprise for sister

… down to North Rustico harbour and park on wharf

… the lobster fishermen had come in, the lobsters were gone to market, and the boats were all clean and ready to go again the next day

… mackerel is fished here using gillnets and is then used as bait or eaten

… an old man who said he was ready to retire had two bags of mackerel too many so he would take them home to freeze, said he would get a good price for his boat, $750,000 for license and boat,

… man with saltwater coming out of a heavy duty hose was cleaning away fish blood from the wharf,

… first lobster fisher spoken to was now on his father’s boat, shows me pic of huge tuna, he goes out with clients during tuna season, all have to buy tokens just like moose tokens up north, only one tunaper person is allowed

… two busloads of “tourists”, five snaps of the camera then back on the bus

… see an osprey flying, very exciting, my first ever, osprey nest on platform, see her arranging herself over nest

… meet photographer, he shows me his shots of chicks in the same nest

… man painting and partner vacuuming pleasure boat called Lily Erika

… take shots of wharf, buoys, lobster cages for sale, dried tuna tails on side of fishing shacks

… drive to Blue Mussel, park and check out the bicycle rental, the gift shop where I get a present of a patch, walk to dunes, go along beach up to stranded pool, answer a call of nature a la doggie, sit on red rock

… enjoy the tranquillity of the sea, sand and beach weed

... walk back past dog doodoo in beach sand, good thing sandals back on feet

... put few scarce treasures in van

... enter Blue Mussel, eat the chowder which has been entered in an island wide contest ,can’t be from a can!

eat luncheon menu sized (second of three stainless steel bowl set) mussel order - OMG - wish so many oysters were on offer for the same price - $9.99, drink beer suggested by Village Potter girl - Czech style Pilsner - just the right kind of beer



... check out Fisherman’s Wharf, it appears as advertised - huge, loud and capable of housing 500 guests

... Japanese bus tour eating dinner, all meals cost $39.99+

… salad bar longest in Canada? PEI? the World??

… find an appropriate patch in all you can imagine kitsch souvenir shop under the same roof

... on drive back to campground disregard sign for Toy Shop

... find Cymbria Campground without difficulty, entry card works, take shower in disgustingly small stall, cover windows on both sides of wan, tune in to internet movies until 01:30 … all camping stuff packed up this time! LOL

… leaving in the morning, but not till Cavendish is visited.





June 8, Campbell Cove

…drive towards Cavendish

… stop at Rachel’s for breakie

… info centre geared for all things Anne

… Green Gables House, entry $5.40, garden a lovely green in the rain, the barn has old photos that depict the history of the area, makes for a good read especially when it is noted that in the 1850’s a horse cost $400 the average annual income at that time

... attracted by a sign written in three languages - French Japanes English

… almost missed the post office … forget to go into museum part … saw the display at Museum of Civilization/History Museum … thankyouharper , L.M. Montgomery had worked as a post mistress

… Campbell’s Campground found without difficulty

… had to stop at Scotchfort for a call of nature, read about Hutchinson River, tide comes 29km up this river

… eat bread and cheese and cold coffee, take countryside shots

… one shot of a black and white cow, saved 19.99 by not buying matted cow print

… arrive at CAmpbell's Cove and pay for five nights, regard the waves, the sand , the sun, declare heaven has been found, recognize dogs and hat of couple from Cymbria who had also been at Waterford Cottages but not at same time, chatted, ate chicken salad dinner, showered in nice BIG space, more wave gazing, some movie watching, star gazing during midnight nature calls, great sleep!,

June 9, Souris

… wake to sunrise, then the rains begin and they have not stopped!

… go into Souris Info Centre, am told that the only Laundromat is in Morell – another town at some distance

… drop in at sea glass store, the woman has been finding sea glass for over 40 years, she has some very unique pieces which she keeps under glass, she has entered her treasures in The Sea Glass Festival and has won some prizes

… Blue Fin Restaurant for breakie/lunch, too late for breakfast so had a Western

… laundry done at Marina, blogged in office while wash was washing and drying

… lighthouse in Souris was accessible for free, the gift shop had more sea glass, ordered a glow in the dark earing, a bit of uranium was added to glass during the War so now the glass glows under turned on flashlight

… Co-Op groceries, store will be open on Sunday, will come to get supplies for Pot-Luck Supper at Campbell’s Cove Sunday evening

… RAINRAIN&RAIN

…sit in Tim’s with coffee and glazed donut waiting for low tide at beach so some sea glass searching can be done

… two hours later with little success and much shivering return to Tim’s for pit stop and horrible hot chocolate and the last glazed donut

…return to camp site just before darkness strikes, go to shower with flashlight

… it is dark when the much needed shower is over, used the hot water to warm up, to beat to eat

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Photos

The Anne of Green Gables Trail
Actually its the Cavendish Trail spanning the central part of P.E.I. THe red dunes in the ever so long Provincial Parks are awsome.

What a Sheep!
This is a perfect logo for wool found at the WoolShop in Rustico.

HELP! HELP! HELP!
My what big teeth you have! The better to be eaten by Lobster and Human. Ionly know mackarel froma can used to make economically priced fishcakes.

Chowder Fit to Win the Island Culinary Competition
...licked the shells but stopped at licking the amazing cream sauce from the plate.

At theBlue Mussel Restaurant
...the mussels were delish. I asked about consuming the juice they were lying in ... some people soak their bread in it was the answer ... too salty for me. This place was oft recommended ... and the menu did not disappoint.

Radical Recycling!
There was a time when pop cans were verboten on PEI ... did that include beer cans or was that before beer came in cans?

Among the Lilacs
Outside the L.M. Montgomery Postal Museum lilacs abounded.
...would love to live in the 'duft' scent of lilac ... toobad it cannot be captured digitally .... this is sure to be a discovery in the noy too distant future ... you read it here first. Disregard the middle finger....

The Eastern Coast Logo
The five points of the starfish denote the five to be visited in this eastern area of PEI ....I thinkthat's the explanation ...read something to that effect somewhere.

Sensational Sun
.... have only had countable days of sunshine in 42 days of travel ... and even two days of snow back at the beginning of May in New Brunswick

Verry Happy at Campbell's Cove
...have been dreaming about this spot for years ... enthrawlled to have arrived and staying for five days.

Clapboard House
THere are many houses this colour and in this state of distress ... nevertheless picture worthy.