We don't head out until around 11am. Helen notices on TripAdvisor an advert for the Queen of Fries which is highly recommended, and sends a Facebook message to see if they're open today. She received a replies saying "yes" and asking what time we might arrive.
We wander down toward the waterfront and after a walk around, eventually make our way toward the Queen of Fries, whose name is Caron, about midday. It's blowing freezing cold, and there are no customers, that's when we find Caron opened up shop especially for us! Well we have to buy something now.... I went for a Lobster Poutine which is chips, with light gravy and cheese curds, and lots of lobster meat on top. Beautiful, warming on the inside, and the lobster is very tasty. Helen opted for The Works which is chips, with dark gravy and cheese curds, smothered in meat and veges. Beautiful food and worth the walk.
Next we followed our noses back into town. Charlottetown is where the meetings were held in 1864 that led to the Canadian Confederation and hence Charlottetown is referred to as "the birthplace of the Confederation". So many building or street corners have plaques containing information about this.
We are also in Anne of Green Gables country. Which is why Helen has always wanted to come here! In town there are Anne of Green Gables gift shops. And Anne of Green Gables chocolate shops. Helen brought some "Anne of Green Gables" Raspberry Cordial to try, very funny. I can assure you it was not alcoholic.
Helen also tried on a hat in the shop much to my amusement.
It didn't take more than 90 minutes to achieve all of this, and boy it was cold outside, so we all agreed the best course of action is to head back to the hotel, and have a nap and otherwise lazy afternoon. Mission accomplished, and about 6pm we wandered back to the same pub as last night for some dinner. Overall an easy day, which is what holidays are all about, right?
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