Prince Edward Island August 12, 2026

Shortly after 6:00am this morning, I started the day off with a stroll to the beach.  I arrived to see two Bald Eagles perched by each other. They are probably a couple. I immediately thought of Jackie and Shadow.  As I approached, they soared off together.  Then the coast was clear…..

…..to move further along.

The sun had come up and the golden hour was in full swing.

After breakfast, we gathered our beach gear, strolled along the trail to a perfect spot to settle in for awhile.  The tide was high, the air and water were warm so it did not tasked long to fully immerse myself in the Northumberland straight.  

lounge back   

embrace being “on Island time”

After another amazing day, came another amazing sunset!

Prince Edward Island August 11, 2026

 

NOTE: Upon my return to Calgary, I will respond to all your wonderful comments!

A slow day! An easy day! A relaxing day! A perfect day!

“On Island time”

a time to cherish

Good Morning!

Coffee time view!  It’s the Volendam from Holland America on its way to Charlottetown. It left Quebec City late Sunday afternoon and will arrive in Charlottetown Harbour this morning.

Charlottetown is around that point and east a little bit.

After breakfast I went for a walk to the beach to see it with the tide in.

Lots to love when you allow yourself to be “on Island time”!

I feel at home!

Mid afternoon we let the child within us come out to play!

This type of hard work was filled with pleasure!

The tide was almost fully out.  

That allowed us to tour around to numerous sandbars.

My interpretation of a Baywatch Babe!

all in a day’s work 

With rain in the forecast right at sunset time, 

I skipped out a bit early to capture a Good Night sight!

Many wonderful memories were made today!

Prince Edward Island August 10, 2026n

Today was moving day!  I moved on deeper into where there is a stronger sense of being “on Island time”.  It started with wine and Lobster Rolls provided by my Valley Gal friend and her husband.  We had much to catch up on, not a silent second was had, except for when we sipped and savoured.  I settled into my home away from home quite quickly. It felt good to get here, it felt right to be here! 

Do you see what I see on the right?  That’s the Confederation Bridge connecting New Brunswick to Prince  Edward Island.  I captured this view as we strolled to the beach.

PEI is known for its bright red mud! 

an old wharf remains, now covered in the greenest moss

here we are dipping our toes in the Northumberland Straight

the child within always comes out to play during beach time 

it’s almost like she could reach out and touch the bridge

I focused on capturing photographers of the waves!

 

The sun sets on this beautiful little piece of paradise!

Prince Edward Island August 9, 2026

 

Eighteen kilometres covered while “on Island time” today looked like this!  The few kilometres I enjoyed before breakfast are not documented. The humidity level was so high I could not keep the camera lens clear of moisture.  This morning’s breakfast at my home away from home was once again hearty and healthy:  a bowl of fruit, a small yogurt cup, a muffin, large bowl of oatmeal with banana & berries.  

By the time breakfast was complete, after making some arrangements for tomorrow, it was time to be on the go.  I found another boardwalk I had not come across in previous walks.  It was the scenic route to the same area I had been to each day.

The waterfront was bustling!  

How did I not know there was a market here every Sunday!  

I stayed awhile to listen to the live music.

It was the perfect day to just sit, to just watch, to just listen, to just be! 

After all the walking and all the sitting, I was ready to walk more and sit more.  This time it was to Victoria Row to an outside patio where I could check off another item on my foody list.  

Shucker’s Select IPA by Bogside Brewing

Fish Tacos ✅ and of course PEI Fries!

the soft gentle tunes by this local artist lulled me

The shops were calling my name, I ventured into a few. 

It was being by the water that called my name louder.

I topped off today’s walking by purchasing a scoop of COW’S PEI Blueberry Ice Cream on a plain waffle cone. This brand of Ice Cream which is from Cavendish PEI is readily available in Banff.  Every time I walk the streets of Banff I pass by the shop but I never indulge.  It feels just too way off track to buy it in Banff. Soooo, when in Charlottetown, “on Island time”, the time was right!  

COW’S Ice Cream ✅

Tomorrow I will be venturing a little deeper into “on Island time”!

Stay tuned!