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September 17, 1996


I took part in the tour called "Anne of Green Gables." I visited "Green Gables," "Lovers' Lane," and "Haunted Wood" appeared in the book. The beach in Cavendish was beyond description.

The tour guide who took us to many places was a Japanese woman under the name of Michelle. She was familiar with the island very much and I totally enjoyed hanging around with her. She told us that many Japanese people had moved into the island. I wish I could buy a small house one day.

I had lobster for lunch, but it was smaller than one I expected. I should have gathered more information about a good restaurant.

My host mother cooked dinner for me. She made spaghetti with some delicious vegetables from her own garden. I should've studied English when I had time in order to mingle with people. I had trouble breaking the ice during each meal time.

Prince Edward Island Book of Everything (2007/09/01) Martha Walls View detail of this item

September 16, 1996

On my way to Narita airport, I met an American guy named Kevin. Although I was not good at speaking English, we had a chat and he gave me his address. I'll write a letter to him.

I was very exhausted after 12-hour-flight. It was much easier for me to deal with air transit in Toronto. "Where should I go?" I found it quite useful expression.

I reached Prince Edward Island at around 8 PM. The elderly couple whom I was supposed to spend a week with looked friendly. They prepared a very lovely room for me to stay.

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Around over 10 years ago, I visited a beautiful place in Canada called Prince Edward island by myself. Because I had been longing to visit the Anne's island since I first read "Anne of Green Gables" at the age of 10 or so, I was quite happy to make my dream come true.
I didn't speak English at all at that time, but people there were very kind to me. Having said that, I should have studied English before landing on the island! My host-family took me to a party or a farmers' market; however, I couldn't make myself understood in English and I always failed to mingle with the islanders.
How wonderful if I could visit Prince Edward island again! For now, I have to find consolation in my fabulous photographic collections.


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How wonderful it would be if I could visit Prince Edward Island again!