PEI, Our Kind of Place

When going from New Brunswick to PEI, we took the Confederation Bridge. Even though it's not new anymore, this was our first time to cross it, and it was a nice improvement from the old ferry days. We were surprised even though there were rates posted for using the bridge, we didn't get charged. We're not sure, but we expect they'll catch us on the way back to the mainland.

I recall when the bridge was in the planning stages, there were concerns from residents that it would change the feel of the Island for the worst. We toured a good portion of it, and couldn't feel any difference from when we stayed there years ago.

Fishing appeared to be viable even after years of stories to the contrary. In the Harbour at North Lake, there were lots of boats in the water, fishing gear everywhere, both in good repair, and only a few boats in dry dock.

Even though commerce appeared healthy, life's still easier going on the Island. The speed limits are slower. People weren't in any hurry to pass us, even though most of the time, we dawdled along. In the grocery store and other commercial enterprises, people were friendly and seemed to have all the time in the world to chat.

In the little town of Souris, we were looking for an ice cream shop, and ended up in another place. After determining where we could find ice cream a few blocks away, the lady continued, using a map she provided, to point out all sorts of places she thought we might find interesting. When we left the store, the map was covered with Xs, circles, names and notes we used the next day for touring the whole east end of the Island, including some great beachcombing.

It appeared, PEI hadn't changed a bit, and like before, it's our kind of place.

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