Since I don’t travel full-time, I figured that instead of doing a monthly recap, I would recap each of my trips following the full posts. These recaps will contain highs, lows, logistics, funny anecdotes, pictures, etc. that I likely didn’t include in the full posts.
Without further ado, my road trip through Eastern Canada!
For those of us growing up in Canada, we had a shared friend; a fiery redhead with an expansive imagination who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed in. In opening up the world she envisioned, L.M. Montgomery gifted us with Anne of Green Gables in 1908, the start of a much-beloved book series set in Prince Edward Island. For Brit and I, it was a certainty that we would have to dedicate a day to seeing in person the place that was L.M. Montgomery’s inspiration for Green Gables.
“You never know what peace is until you walk on the shores or in the fields or along the winding red roads of Prince Edward Island” – LM Montgomery
I only found this quote after our trip, but it’s achingly accurate. Being in Prince Edward Island, particularly on the beaches during our second full day, was beyond peaceful and truly relaxing. It was just the break I needed.
When Brit and I put in motion our plan to move to Ottawa, I remember excitedly saying that we should take a road trip to Prince Edward Island, as it would only be a 14 hour drive away. Five years later, that suggestion was formed into a solid plan and we were on our way.
Continue reading “PEI Eastern Coast Drive – Lighthouse Ahead!”
I’ve always loved road trips. Having been on my fair share of long journeys, it felt wrong that it had been 9 years since my last multi-province road trip in Canada. Brit – my go-to travel partner in crime – was up for one as well, so we set out on an adventure: 9 days, 4 provinces, and a chance to really explore Eastern Canada. Here’s what we got up to!
Continue reading “Eastern Canada Road Trip, 2017 – An Intro”
