Local candidate Keith Vickers, Michael Ignatieff & a supporter in Miramichi, Photo: Matt Campbell
Ahhh, Prince Edward Island!
As exhausted as we were rolling over the Confederation Bridge after 11 p.m. last night, the announcement that we had landed on The Island brought about a resounding cheer. Who doesn’t love PEI?? (I just know that everyone is looking forward to possibly/probably/very likely embarrassing photos with those Anne of Green Gables hats – the ones with the red braids!).
We arrived here following two action-packed days cruising the highways of New Brunswick. Yesterday, after celebrating New Brunswick Day in Richibucto, we toured a wharf where most of the fishermen were Micmac.
Canoeing on the Miramichi River, Photo: Matt Campbell
From there, we attended a BBQ hosted by the local candidate, Keith Vickers, along the banks of the Miramichi River. It was gorgeous! Mr. Ignatieff was so drawn to it he actually pulled on a life jacket and went for an impromptu paddle in this huge 10-man canoe. He was in his element – we had to practically drag him away!
And now here we are, starting another sun-filled day on the Liberal Express. Goodbye New Brunswick – how we have loved your rolling hills, stellar coastlines and world-famous hospitality. Hello PEI – boat tours, Cows Ice Cream, oysters (mmm, oysters…) and the fantastic island scenery, of course.
Life is good!
- Jacki
Jacki Leroux is a veteran journalist and Opposition Leader’s Office writing machine.
