July 17 - A day at Avonlea (Prince Edward Island)

Today was a dream come true for Sheri as it would be for any other girl or boy who fell in love with the Anne of Green Gables series. In 1999, someone got the bright idea of creating a "real" town of Avonlea (it was a fictional creation of LM Montgomery based on other towns here near Cavendish). The town is full of replica buildings and original buildings that were torn down and reconstructed on the "town" of Avonlea. They had 6 theatrical performances throughout the day, each one a scene from the main story. Then the characters led a country fair, several singing concerts, and a square dancing session. The best part of the entire day for me (Hunter) was winning an event at the county fair. No, I didn't win the pie eating contest, nor the bicycle race, you can count on me for something much more distinguished. I am the proud blue ribbon carrying winner of the horse manure slinging contest. Yes, I know, you might be thinking its quite a disgusting honor, but indeed it is true. Sheri's got the video to prove it. I can sling manure with the best of 'em. By the way, it might be helpful for you to know that the manure was dried and in a potato sack. So, I didn't need a shower after the event. Tomorrow we will travel to Bathhurst, New Brunswick, which is really one of two stopping points between here and Quebec City.