A Beautiful Day in PEI!

The last couple of days have seemed like summer didn’t want to go away.  We are into October and the temperatures have been around 18 - 19 degrees with sunshine and clear blue skies.  It’s been just gorgeous! 

Today was another beautiful day here on the island so we decided to take a drive.  The Gulf Shore Parkway between Cavandish and North Rustico is now open to the public for free.  During the summer months you have to pay to drive on the Parkway. We always love taking a drive on the Gulf Shore Parkway because it runs right along the coast line and there are plenty of areas to stop and go down to the beach.  Usually we get to see quite a few foxes along the Parkway but sadly we didn’t see any today.  We were a little disappointed in that.

We knew it would be a little windy along the coast but the temperature was still 19 degrees.  Of course I bundled up with a warm jacket then my wind jacket on top of that as well as a winter scarf.  What was I thinking??  We saw other people on the beach dressed in t-shirts and shorts.  They must have thought I was sick or something to be bundled up so warmly!  We even saw a couple of small children playing in the water.  I couldn’t believe it … swimming in October?  It was warm enough to do that today … but you wouldn’t know it looking at me!  J

As we drove around we couldn’t help but feel very lucky that we are able to do this.  Prince Edward Island is such a beautiful island and being retired we can get out and explore it anytime we want.  Although the traffic IS horrendous!  I think we saw only one other car on the Parkway.  You could have counted the number of cars we saw on the road on one hand for the entire drive between Cavendish and home.  You can have a leisurely "Sunday drive" ANY day of the week!  That's one of the features we love on PEI … NO TRAFFIC JAMS!!  J

If you want a place to retire where you can have peace and quiet with beautiful views then Prince Edward Island is the place to be.  If you can’t retire to the island just yet, then make sure you come and visit so you can experience all that we are living.  You won’t be disappointed!  J

This is MY beach!

Not a soul on the beach

Going for a walk on the beach on the Gulf Shore Parkway

Love looking out over the water

We love retirement!!

On the shore at North Rustico Harbor

Bailey loves going to the beach!

Are you coming Mom?

Beach in North Rustico

Very sandy beach in North Rustico

Mother Nature at work.  Pier in North Rustico

I'm sitting.  Can I have a treat daddy?

Bailey loves going for walks at the beach

One happy dog

Ron & Bailey taking a rest

North Rustico Harbor

Fishing boats tied up at the Harbor

Lobster traps stacked up for the season

Lots of lobster traps

On the shore along the Gulf Shore Parkway

All bundled up in 19 degree weather!

Parked on the shore in North Rustico

Gift Shop at the North Rustico Harbor

Panorama View of North Rustico.  Zoom in to have a good look.

It looks cold but it was a warm 19 degrees!

Lighthouse view in October 

Lighthouse view in February!