by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 28, 2016 | Random Travel, Treasured Moments
For the past month, I’ve been sharing photos and memories of my recent trip with my sister to Prince Edward Island. Here are just a few observations and a few more photos. Home Away My sister opted to use Home Away to rent a cottage located on the West Shore...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 27, 2016 | Family & Friends, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Charlottetown is a historic city, and I wish we’d had more than an afternoon to wander its streets. At least we had enough time to visit the harbor and have an ice cream cone from Cows. (Mine was PEI Strawberry.) Enjoy! Our last evening in PEI we ate at a...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 26, 2016 | Family & Friends, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
On our way back to the cottage after visiting Green Gables, we stopped at a lovely pottery shop. I loved so many of the colors but this one spoke to me. I wanted several of the pieces but finally decided on one of the graceful mugs. You can see them at the left of the...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 25, 2016 | Authors, Books, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
While walking through the creepy woods, Anne Shirley told her bosom friend Diana Berry a spooky story. Then she fell and sprained her ankle. While Diana rushed off for help, Anne fainted. Could this have been the inspiration for that scene? Here are a few more photos...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 24, 2016 | Authors, Books, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Last week we explored the barn at Green Gables then finally made our way into the house. But we only looked at the downstairs rooms. Today we’re headed upstairs. Which bedroom do you think belonged to Anne and which one belonged to Marilla? Another upstairs room...
by Johnnie Alexander | Oct 21, 2016 | Authors, Books, Family & Friends, Random Travel, Treasured Moments
Anne Shirley arrived at Green Gables because of a mistake. Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla planned to adopt a boy to help on their farm. But when Matthew arrived at the train station, he was met by a red-headed girl who found “scope for her...