~World's Largest Covered Bridge~

On our way out of Woodstock we stopped in Hartland where we saw the world's longest covered bridge - 1282 ft.  An uncovered wooden bridge lasted only 15 years before rot weakened its deck planks.  Often horses, travelling over were frightened by the rushing waters that they could see through the floor and then bolted.  So roofs and siding were added to the bridges and they were good for 80 years.

~Fall Colours, Walks, and Fishing~

We are now in Woodstock, New Brunswick.   The scenery is starting to change and the colours are incredible.  You can't quite capture the beauty in a photograph, but believe me.....it is amazing.

This is the view from our campsite - it is right on the Saint John River and is just so beautiful.

The fog was just "sitting" on the river early  this morning.  It was so still and peaceful.

The kids had a blast catching small silver bass in zippy bags !!!!  This morning they progressed from zippy bags and my sieve and colander to ..............my big washing tub - you can catch waaayyyy more that way !!

We were able to walk along this lovely trail from our campsite into Woodstock - the first town in New Brunswick with so many lovely historical buildings.

The day was so warm yesterday but by the evening it had chilled down so we sat by our "fire" to warm up.   Gran and Grandad are in the distance trying their luck at fishing.

WOW - just as it was getting darker Travis caught one - Yay.

Then Becky got one...................

then..........Shae .

Thanks Gran and Grandad for letting us use your rods and for the fun time!

~Kings Landing Historical Settlement~

Today was a great day as we were able to visit King's Landing Historical Settlement.  This is a 121 hectare reconstructed 19th century New Brunswick settlement.   We were able to experience living history surrounded by artifacts, period costumes, beautiful homes, heritage music etc....

The place is very large so at any time you can jump on or off this wagon and the driver will take you where you want to go.

These are two neighbours - Mrs Abram was having lunch with Mrs Lint.   They showed us how they cooked their "rice,cheese and egg" dish in a Dutch oven and we also got to see her husband's shop upstairs - he was a cobbler.

The setting was so beautiful.   We SO enjoyed walking around and learned SO much about that time period.

This is the blacksmith's shop.  This was a very important trade in the 1800's. They forged tools as well as made and repaired wheels for carts, carriages and sleds.

We asked this man who was visiting the blacksmith if he could play for us !!!   He was SO good and we enjoyed listening to him.

Every house had an outhouse and so Shae and Brad sat "cheek to cheek" while "trying it out".   Some even had as many as 4 or 5 seats............awkward !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cooking over an open fire.

The settlement was right on the Saint John river.

This is Mrs Morehouse - a Connecticut loyalist whose husband was a magistrate, farmer, highway supervisor and gristmill owner.  Here she is making a rug.

This is the Ingraham Barn Theatre.   This was used for theatre and dance.   We were able to watch a 30 minute production - amazing !

Getting ready to watch the show.

This is the Ingraham House.   They had a beautiful garden and running water in the house !!!

This is the Cooper Shop.  This gentleman was so informative and showed us exactly how churns, washtubs, pails and barrels were made in the early 1800's.

The Harper kids performed the service in this Victorian Presbyterian Church. :)

This was amazing - they had a horse powered saw - we were able to watch the log being "sawed" by the horse into good size pieces.

On one of our trips in the horse drawn wagon the man invited the 3 younger kids to "ride up front"

This was the printing office where posters, tickets and invitations were printed.   This gentleman was SO informative and gave us a long talk about the history of the area.  He also wondered if the boys would like to work for him - 11 hr days, 2 "nature call breaks" and all for 22 cents a day !!

This is the Sash and Door Factory where windows, doors and trim were made.  The factory reflected the mechanization of woodworking which took place by the beginning of the 20th century.  The man turned on the planer and showed us how it worked - all very interesting.

~ Bye, bye P.E.I.~

 Today we ended our time on Prince Edward Island - aahh!!   We enjoyed it very much!  These are a few photos of the bright red potato fields.  The soil looks so different and we could smell the fields as we passed the harvested ones.

Once the potatoes have been harvested the seagulls seem to enjoy them !

 Back over the Confederation Bridge - about half way across the bridge it started to POUR and then shortly after this beautiful rainbow appeared.   I think it was the brightest rainbow we had ever seen.  The colours were incredible and bounced right off the water.

 We are now back in New Brunswick for a few more days.   This is Parlee Beach - whose waters are among the warmest north of Virginia.  It offers excellent saltwater swimming.  In the summer this beach and others are packed with people enjoying the sunshine and warm water.   We enjoyed walking along the wide expanse of sandy beach.

 Having some fun on the "giant lobster".