Expected later: 24' that will feel more like 29'
It's been a quiet couple of days but Lloyd is home. He managed to catch a fairly early flight and arrived in Charlottetown around 1:00. I'd already had my lunch break so I quickly picked him up and sent him off in my car. He ran a few errands, visited a few friends and was back at 5:00 to pick me up.
He had suggested that we get something to eat in town before going home and I was to choose. I thought it might be a nice surprise to visit Fathers Oyster Bar and Pub in the Celebration Zone. I assumed we could purchase food there for supper and there wasn't any entertainment going on so it wouldn't be too busy. Well, what a surprise. The Mi'kmaq Pow Wow and Drumming and Dancing were taking place all day. The festivities had stopped for a while and there was a line up of people to get into Fathers Pub. We almost turned around and left because we thought it was a private function. Turns out it was open to all, but the tribal elders and dancers were being let in first. The lady at the gate told us to go on ahead in. Once inside, we were treated to a meal of vegetarian chili, beef stew, corn chowder, corn on the cob, bannock and cake with blueberry sauce. The surprising part was it was all free. Do I know how to take a fellow out to eat, or what! We had no idea.After collecting our food, we went outside and chose an empty picnic table. A few minutes into our meal, a couple came over and asked if they could share our table. Well, what a lovely time we had. We spent a lot of time chatting and would have stayed much later but for Lloyd needing to get some sleep before his shift at midnight. They were from Mississippi and had retired, sold their house and bought a large camper trailer and were traveling around the country. They'd been on the road since June 10 and will get back to Mississippi by the 10th of September. They have one daughter in Mississippi and another, who is in Brazil, but returning with her family to the States. They plan to just float from place to place until they decided just where they would like to eventually end up. They've lived in various places throughout the years so packing up and moving isn't a big deal for them. They've only been here for a couple of days and are leaving tomorrow so won't get to see much but they've really enjoyed the time they've spent in the Maritimes, and they especially loved PEI. They're hoping they can convince some friends to come up with them in a couple of years, as they plan to take a different route next summer. We had a lovely time with them and exchanged information. They suggested if we ever go to Mississippi to touch base and I suggested that now they have a reason to come back - so we can finish our conversation!
It wasn't planned, but turned into a great evening. On our way back to the car, we heard bagpipe music. A minute later the Belfast Pipe Band was marching down the street by Province House. James should have been here - he would have loved it.
Then it was a quick trip home so Lloyd could get some sleep. His first night in a while was going to be tough. But he only has to do two nights then he's off till Monday at midnight.
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