Travel Dates: August 17-19, 2018

For some reason, Nova Scotia is the area that excited me the most about the Maritime Provinces. We originally had reservations at Cavendish campground in Prince Edward Island National Park. When most people talk about the Maritimes I hear a lot of “PEI” mentioned. Fictional home of the literary hero Anne of Green Gables its a popular spot for many.

Only we haven’t read the books.

We also found out there’s a $50 fee to cross back across the island to the mainland, plus everything out there is fairly tourist oriented and expensive.

As we planned out driving time (it was a lot), and how much time we had before our Acadia reservations (not enough) we ultimately made the decision to skip it. GASP! I know there are some who would call that lamentable, but we are pretty much okay with it.

The drive from Kouchibouguac to Cape Breton was longer than we liked, so we picked a halfway point in Pictou, NS that served as a logistical stop, easy access to church, AND we got to meet back up with our friends the Erickson’s. Hooray!

“New Brunswick was fabulous (and we’ll be back to visit Bay of Fundy on our way out) but we transitioned into Nova Scotia late Friday evening. Out of all our plans for this trip for some reason this province is the one I’ve been looking forward to most.

So far the rolling farmland reminds me of Idahome only bordered by the sea instead of mountains. I can already tell it’s gonna be good.” -@currentlywandering

Bonus points for finding a fish & chips food truck on the way.

As soon as we pulled into the site right next to our friends, the kids were out and immediately begged for some pool time before it closed for the night.

The following morning we were inspired to join them for a quick walk on the beach “before” the rain started but our timing was a little off. We spent the rest of the day working, getting chores done, and generally enjoying the cooler weather.

We even managed an adult date night dinner at the Korean restaurant AT the campground. How often does that happen?

Sunday afternoon post church, we started the long drive up to Cape Breton Highlands National Park.