PEI...A Summer Vacation Paradise! PEI is made for tourists. It has beautiful beaches, cities with developed waterfronts, and of course 'Anne of Green Gables' to attract 1000's of visitors. The downside is that accommodation, though plentiful, is hard to come by when cycling. Reservations are almost a necessity. PEI has varied agriculture of course dominated by potatoes. With a population of only 132,000 it is hard to believe it is its own province! Protective they are, however, with a law that prohibits any individual or corporation from owning more than 2000 acres! As for cycling on the island, it is not as easy as one might think. Hills dominate the island and coupled with shoulderless highways (except the Trans Canada) makes cycling a challenge
We are camping at Northumberland Provincial Park 2 km from the ferry terminal. Our site is right on the ocean overlooking the ferry terminal and in the distance can be seen our 9th province, Nova Scotia!!!
Daily Distance = 66.92 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 7 minutes. Average Speed = 16.20 km. Maximum Speed = 36.41km. Wildlife Sightings = Great Blue Heron, Black Duck, Marsh Hawk, White Crowned Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Black Backed Gull.
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
P.S. Eric reached the 3000 km mark today for his ride!!!
