You can check out Part 1 of our holiday
here.
On Thursday we stopped in at the Cavendish Boardwalk and got a coffee and pastry at
Receiver.
Then walked down the boardwalk and looked in the shops (and the boys found a geocache).
A pretty drive out to North Rustico.
We had brought a picnic lunch for the beach but it was so windy!! The sand was whipping at our legs so we did not set up. We walked and waded in the water but that was it for beach activity that day.
The
Blue Mussel Cafe is nearby and we thought we would walk over there and get some lunch.
Q found this rock and it now is home with us in Toronto.
We got on the waitlist for a table and then walked around.
This was one of the best meals of the trip. The restaurant is so cute inside.
There was a little baby mussel in the pot so Q wanted that one.
We ordered dessert to share but Q did not share his blueberry tart! See the arm up to block us from getting a bite.
We walked back to the beach where our car was parked. Then we stopped in at the store to buy food for dinner and went home.
Another sunset photo!
On Friday I had to take a phone call for work so Mom took the boys over to the pool for a swim. The afternoon was calling for rain but we ventured out to Cousins Cove beach anyway. We did get a couple of sprinkles but we ate our picnic lunch and waded in the water.
E and I are out there! Only up to our knees.
The rain was still holding off so we drove over to Cavendish to play some mini-golf at Mariner's Cove.
That night for dinner we went to Carr's Oyster Bar. It's in Stanley Bridge. The rain did come down then but we were safely tucked in at the restaurant.
Cindy's niece works there :)
Q brought this shell home from the beach. He named it Timothee Shellomet. It also came home with us to Toronto.
On Saturday my mom packed up her car to head home. We had an easy morning at the cottage - packing our suitcase, tidying up, playing cards. I also went for a run - it was windy, I'm not used to that but I got in just under 5K so well done me!! Then we had a swim at the pool. Cindy came out and we made some hot dogs for lunch. We drove over to North Rustico to the Olde Village Bakery. We got some donuts and they were so good! Crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, and the right amount of sugar (or cinnamon and sugar).
We drove back to Charlottetown and got some dinner at
Sea Rocket on Victoria Row. This was also a top meal of the trip.
Very well made cocktails - Hugo Spritz for Cindy and Negroni for me.
Another plate of oysters for me and E. I had the fish and chips for my meal, it was perfect and the homemade tartar sauce was delicious!
We went for one last ice cream at Cow's and then walked back to Cindy's house. We like Oliver, but it's still not enough for me to want to get our own dog, despite the kids' pleas!
Our flight was at 5:25 the next morning so it was nice to be in Charlottetown at Cindy's house for the night, about 15 minutes away from the airport, instead of at the cottage. Thank you Cindy!! We were very spoiled :)
An early morning flight sucks at the time, but it is nice to get home early.
Even though I have to get after the kids for being annoying with each other, they are very great travellers and it was a real treat to spend this uninterrupted time with them and my mom. We got to do everything we wanted to do, and got lots of downtime playing cards, playing on ipads, and watching the Blue Jays games in the evening. Prince Edward Island is a wonderful holiday destination and I hope I get back there soon without waiting another 10 years in between visits! Dave has been golfing there for many years, although did not go this year, and it would be fun to golf there too!
My friend's cottage is on AirBnb for rental in the shoulder season, so if that interests you, let me know and I can share the listing.
