We woke up in Georgetown to ugly looking skies. After a marvellous B&B breakfast we set out - the skies had improved from ugly to merely threatening. Somebody was smiling on us, because an hour into our cycle the skies cleared and we had clear, sunny skies!We cycled across the island to the Woods Island ferry terminal. Just before the terminal I saw a number of "oceanside" potato fields. No wonder they grow good potatoes in PEI - growing up on the waterfront with all that healthy salt air! 
The ferry ride to Pictou was routine for us west coast types, except that Leddy scammed an RCMP pin from two mounties on board (in full scarlets) doing PR work and promoting safe driving.
We rode into Pictou (7 km from the ferry) early enough in the day so that I could do some exploring. Pictou is a pretty little town. One of their projects is building a replica of the "Hector," the vessel that brought the original Scottish settlers to the area in 1773. I spent a lot of time on board the vessel and in the museum beside it.
The next photo is of the Custom house in Pictou (circa 1870). Pictou was once an important port and actually had the US Consulate here.
Gerry and Ashley caught up to us in Pictou. They had a great time at the play, and were rather surprised when Linda (Gerry's wife) and Richard (their son) joined them in Charlottetown! Linda and Richard had arrived in Nova Scotia a few days ago and were waiting for Gerry and Ashley, but Linda decided to hop up to Charlottetown and surprise them.
We all stayed in the Willow House Inn B&B. We have been in B&B heaven and the Willow House is no exception. It is heritage house (circa 1840) B&B in Pictou hosted by Debbie & Jamie MacLean. Most enjoyable and a marvellous stay. Another place we'll recommend.
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