Not wanting to cross the bridge to PEI from New Brunswick as the Canada Sport Games were still on. Decided to spend the night at Cape Tomindine, New Brunswick. Of course Tropical Storm Danny was to hit at the same time but being that I was sleeping in the Goatmobile, riding out the storm was a no-brainer. Well at 1800hrs the rain and wind was just getting started and for the rest of the night it was rock and roll time. The weather bureau had estimated a 100 millimeters of rain, it was double the number and gusts of wind up in the 50-60 knots at times.
Crossing the bridge this AM to PEI, everyone that I’ve talked was in no doubt that the strength of the rain and wind from the tropical storm was just unbelievable in comparison to Hurricane Bill the week before.
North Cape it was with a stop for the cuppa before heading north. The weather was over cast plus 60% chance of rain leaves no doubt that life is just going to get better as the day drags on. By afternoon there was threats of sunshine and another round of chasing lighthouses. Seems that there are other sad souls out there chasing the same rainbow. Imagine meeting up with couples that were at other lighthouses in July and can relate as well to the color of the Tim Horton’s coffee.
Heading for the East Cape and the whatever’s that just seem to pop up as we travel. Not to get off the subject but back when PEI had a railroad that ran through the middle of the island, running hot money from the tourist. The railroad in 1989 shut down and some how someone or group had the idea to make a hiking/bike trail from it. Just a brilliant idea that has worked so well and during the winter months Ski-doo’s use it. Another great place to visit is Iles de la Madeleine, a group of island’s that are a 5 hour boat ride from Souris, PEI. Haven’t been there but a great place from what I’d heard. Getting back to lighthouses, one of the best I’ve been to while in PEI has been St Peters Harbour. The road out to it is dirt, flooded with a solid base and a great ride. The beach is yours and the dunes are just magnificent. Just the kind of place to get lost and spend time.
East Cape lighthouse it is and after taking the necessary pictures, buying a PEI vehicle decal and looking somewhat interested in lighthouse number 275 we move on. The stop for the night is at another provincial campsite, shutting down after the 15th of this month, as are most places. Summer is over, the kids are back in school and the tourist are leaving town.
Next day pretty much the same routine, chasing lighthouses. Did you know that PEI has over 52 lighthouses on a very, very small island? I have countered over 30 myself and believe me I have no intensions to try to find any more. I have one more day on PEI, primarily getting through the capitol and onto the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick
Norm
The Grey Nomad
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