Sand and Sea!

Well, we're off for a week+!
I can't really say we're going to the Maritimes or Eastern Québec or any specific province... Let's just say we're going East. We're flying into Charlottetown (PEI), renting a car, taking a ferry and attending a Lobster Fest in Pictou (NS) - and that's all in Day 1! Then, off to Chéticamp/Cape Breton for a few nights by the sea and a few day hikes (and more lobster). And then, back to PEI for a stopover at Lane's Cottages (where they make their own ice cream!) before we take the 5 hour ferry to Les iles de la madeleine (Québec) where we will stay at a waterfront cottage for a few nights and enjoy le vent, la mer, le ciel, les dunes et l'espace.
Simon and I haven't gone on a trip since our amazing San Fran adventure in August 2009. We're long overdue!
This trip might not be the South of France :(  or an exciting urban city break, but it should be  an easy-going, relaxing trip where Margot can run on the beach, run in the wide open spaces, and learn to eat at diners!

Margot practicing for the real thing.

 Here's a picture that was taken (by moi) a few days ago in Parc Moussette (Gatineau). Simon and Margot are overlooking the Outaouais/Ottawa river. A taste of what's to come...