Remember Brigadoon? Passing over Confederation Bridge (in the distant background), we entered into a land that feels as legendary as Green Gables. We were surprised how sturdy and normal we felt on this 13 K crossing, perhaps because of the thankful conditions without wind and white caps below.
We arrived on the island Tuesday (Sept. 25th) evening thinking we should find a place to park before it got dark. How Grace surprises us around every turn. Just down the scenic Blue Heron Way, we stumbled upon the United Church Camp “Abecweit”. It felt like home, so we pulled in for a glorious night of salt sea air floating over us through the Cruiser.
We arrived on the island Tuesday (Sept. 25th) evening thinking we should find a place to park before it got dark. How Grace surprises us around every turn. Just down the scenic Blue Heron Way, we stumbled upon the United Church Camp “Abecweit”. It felt like home, so we pulled in for a glorious night of salt sea air floating over us through the Cruiser.
Les and Gail Jay, favourite minister friends from our Manitoba days, had returned to this island home years ago. Could we hope to find them? The telephone book revealed their presence in Winsloe, just west and north of Charlottetown. One call later and we were being welcomed back into their lives at their 1834, former wayside inn, retirement stone farmhouse.
Among many creations, Les made this replica lighthouse windmill
Our visit lengthened into a wonderful off road time of oasis with so many great moments, which included:
An ocean dip ...
An ocean dip ...
A visit to their cottage ...
A bike hike while our laundry was drying ...
Many meals on their deck ...
A last supper BBQ with John and Heather Lea, also from Manitoba days, and two red shelled inhabitants of the area who delighted our pallates ...
Les and Gail spent three years in ministry in Zambia. They have learned well the African gift of hospitality. Thank you so much, dear friends. Here’s to more retirement days enjoying one another’s company .. next time at Pen Lake!
