Time for Goodbye to PEI - July 12

Overnight, we stopped early at the Charlottetown campsite so we could get some laundry done.  It’s a fact of life that we need time for that as well. It’s funny because while I knew that and brought the soap with me, I hadn’t actually planned laundry days.  For anyone planning something like this a piece of advice – either bring EVERYTHING that is machine wash and dry or plan a few hours in a campsite so you can get that necessary thing don’t as well.  The kids didn’t mind an early stop though.  The campground had an Olympic sized pool plus a secluded beach – how can you beat that?

We decided to head out early so we could see everything in Charlottetown before crossing over the bridge again!  Our first stop was the Provincial Buildings.  They are the smallest province so it is fitting that they have the smallest provincial buildings.  But, they are also of much significance.  This is where the idea of Canada came into being.  When the Fathers of Confederation met and socialized and discussed the idea of one nation under a federal government.  Canada is such a young country so it was neat to see and hear the stories.  Charlottetown takes a lot of pride in being the place where Canada was born.  They do many re-enactments which are worth taking the time to stop and see.  We loved ‘meeting’ John A MacDonald.

And, then a thrill for the kids.  Remember when we couldn’t make it to Deja Bu?  Well, we made up for it.  We decided to stop at a local place – WaterPrince Corner Shop and guess what?   It had been featured on You Gotta Eat Here on May 9^th!  The kids were so excited.  The food was good but I think it tasted better for them because it had the thumbs up from the FoodNetwork!

Our next stop was the Cows Factory.  We had been waiting to see the Cows Factory for a while.  The kids were excited about getting T-shirts, having another ice cream before heading back over the Bridge.  The shop was nice and big – lots of options.  We got another Anne chocolate, some Raspberry Cordial and our ice cream.  But, the tour?  Not worth it.  It was so short and so pricy – I would rather spend the money on buying more ice cream (or cheese which they also make).  Live and learn.

With our bellies full of ice cream, it was time to head back over the Confederation Bridge and say goodbye to PEI.  The toll bridge was a little too fast for me and before we knew it, we were on our way to Nova Scotia.