Today’s walk from O’Leary started out on the Confederation Trail but veered away from it just short of the six-mile mark. While on it, I encountered remnants of the concrete foundation of a water tank used to fill the steam engine trains that ran on this track. They were all over, of course, but this foundation was conspicuously viewable as a piece of history. Note the solar powered outhouse right next to it!
The third pic has the colors of the French Flag with a star on top on each side of the driveway—a sign that the owners are Acadian (the French forerunners of our Cajuns at New Orleans)—small parts of PEI, along with New Brunswick, etc. compromise Acadia, home of the original 16th/17th century French settlers. There’s an extensive history here!
In all, I covered 14.6 mi (23.4 km). Near the 9-mile point, I really needed a break. In desperation, I turned into a driveway where I saw a man working on the wheels of his car. I asked if I could sit on his steps and take a break. That led his wife to invite me in for coffee and homemade fresh cinnamon rolls along with cheddar cheese. Tony and Judy were so delightfully hospitable—thanks to both of you. And what’s more, Tony authored a historic book about PEI’s abandoned properties and gifted me an autographed copy—a real treasure for me (see picture of book).
My stay is at the Kildare Lodge at Alberton, for 5 days. Kim stocked me up on food, and she’ll shuttle me the next five days. Although full last weekend and next weekend, I’m here alone during this week—and I mean alone—no one else here! Very peaceful. Last two pics enjoying a beer at Kildare Lodge.
