With our passports in hand, we crossed the bridge from Lubec Maine (the eastern most town in the USA), to Campobello Island. It was Jack & Logan's first time into a foreign land; and they were very excited! For six days we camped at Herring Cove Provincial Park and checked out all the Island had to offer.
The Roosevelts, FDR and Eleanor, spent many summers up here in their 34 room "cottage" that they purchased in 1909. This is where young Franklin learned to s
ail and increased his love for the outdoors. We toured the cottage and learned the history of Campobello and the Roosevelt involvement. We even sat on the lawn and listened to a Harp concert. Also had tea with Eleanor; a nice hour presentation discussing Eleanor's time at Campobello, and enjoyed the tea and sugar cookies.
Other days, with Jack & Logan, we took a number of the hiking trails
through the maritime forests and bogs. Stopped at the Gibraltar Rock, left by the glaciers, and walked along the seashore gazing out into the fog.
J&Ls parents joined us for part of our island stay. Together we had some great Lobster and seafood for dinner, and another day we headed out to Head Harbour (East Quoddy) Lighthouse. A no-fog, blue sky day, perfect day to whale watch behind the lighthouse into the Atlantic Ocean. And did
we see whales!
ail and increased his love for the outdoors. We toured the cottage and learned the history of Campobello and the Roosevelt involvement. We even sat on the lawn and listened to a Harp concert. Also had tea with Eleanor; a nice hour presentation discussing Eleanor's time at Campobello, and enjoyed the tea and sugar cookies.
through the maritime forests and bogs. Stopped at the Gibraltar Rock, left by the glaciers, and walked along the seashore gazing out into the fog.
we see whales!
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