Travel Story and photos by Barb & Ron Kroll Prince Edward Island It’s funny how destinations conjure up colours in your memories – the Caribbean’s turquoise seas and Ireland’s green landscapes, for example. Red dominates our images of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) –Anne of Green Gables’ auburn braids, crimson steamed lobsters, wild scarlet berries, fire-engine red geraniums, ruby-and-white lighthouses and rust-red soil that yields delicious potatoes. We viewed these red-hued images while exploring national parks and historic sites, scenic hiking trails, sandy beaches and the charming capital city, Charlottetown. Because the island is only 280 kilometres long, it’s easy to drive between attractions. TourismPEI’s website describes several themed itineraries, ranging from Celtic music to beach vacations. We followed two of them, beginning with the three-dayAnne of Green Gables route. Canada’s smallest province is better known for Anne of Green Gables and its succulent seafood than for its historical importance as Canada’s birthplace. 16 | www.snowbirds.org
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