The track was obviously not frequented very often as most of the time I couldn't see any path at all. Thankfully there were white streamers on tree branches along the way to show me that I was heading in the right direction. At one point I saw on a map (there were some scattered along the 'path') that my route went along the edge of a marsh...or so I thought until I stepped on what looked like some moss and my foot ended up completely submerged in water. Do you keep going forward or go back. Well this is supposed to be an adventure, so full steam ahead. My tootsies were under water for about 100m until they found solid ground again. But it was all part of the fun and I continued on, squelching in my shoes. It was a lovely hike that took me around a point called Three Rivers, where funnily enough 3 rivers meet the ocean. A definite highlight! I came out at the end scratched, bitten by ruthless mosquitoes and with drenched feet, but thoroughly happy!
Next I decided to go and see another lighthouse, so randomly picked one on the map and off I went. The one picked was called Souris Lighthouse and was the last lighthouse on the island to have a keeper (it only became automated in 1991). And when I arrived what should be happening but a the Canadian Sea Glass Festival all set up in a marquee at the base of the lighthouse. I had a little look around and got talking to the mayor of a town called Georgetown who was showing me his wares. I had quite a few people come up and join the conversation, as what is an Aussie doing by herself on PEI? Was a lot of fun but tore myself away to go and have a looksee at the lighthouse itself. It was blowing a gale force so my hair got a natural blow wave at the top.
It was getting a little cool (it was grey all day with smatterings of windy rain here and there), so I decided to head back to Charlottetown and have a little look around town. Was interesting seeing all the shops and restaurants. Flower baskets hanging from old street lamps and wonderful old buildings. Found a pub and had some pretty amazing fish (PEI halibut) and chips for dinner.
Lesson for today...even in 'Paradise' in our fallen world it is never perfect. Today was pretty close but the mosquitoes were a great reminder that this world is not my home and the new one to come is still something to really look forward to!
Off to see Anne's world tomorrow :)
Sounds like a fun adventure!
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