Customs House Inn
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We've done it!
... separating the living and bathroom/bedroom area, loads of storage including a double door closet and a basement (compartments under the floor accessed from the outside), queen size bed. We will be very comfortable, though we plan on living out of Star, not in it!
We should be able to live independantly (called dry camping) for about 4 days. We have a ...
"Best day ever!!"
... but crab season was just going to start tomorrow. Then we saw a Chinese man fishing over the edge of the jetty, with a glass jar. The fisherman told us that they bring in 150 men and women from China to work in this one factory for the summer. I must say, that I am in awe of Kevin’s capability to talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere. He talked to both men like long lost friends. I love that about him!
The evening brought ...
Welcome to the Island!
... the house. Even the kids thought it was cool! Of course, we left with a case of wine in hand. :)
Once we left Moncton, we were on the search for the world's largest lobster in Shediac. After getting off route a bit (we ended up on a dirt road in the back country), we found it. And it was big!
The Confederation Bridge, which is 13 km long, is the longest bridge that spans ice covered ...
We made it!
... dinner.
We now have 11 days to relax at the beach before heading back to Switzerland. Our cross-Canada trip was a huge success and we will be taking many happy memories home with us.
Spending time in campgrounds and cities confirmed our belief that we are a nature-loving family. The time spent in National and Provincial Parks was much more enjoyable for us (and especially the kids) than our time in cities – with the exception of Victoria and Vancouver. ...
Fish and Chip supper
... later, we stopped at a town called Pictou and had dinner in Murphy's Famous British Fish and Chip restaurant. It was very nice but nothing like how we have it. The chips were from a packet (but were nice southern fried) and the batter just wasn't quite right. In saying that though, the batter was very light and the coleslaw that went with mine was lovely. ...
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