Monday June 24th

Yesterday was a birthday for my granddaughter Charlotte, and my brother and sister, Arnie and Margaret.  Happy birthday and hope all of you had a great day!
As for us, by this morning, we had more black fly bites than we wanted to count despite the use of an insect repellant! So, although we would have loved to stay for a lot longer, we "saddled up" and headed out - all the while telling each other we would be back and next time stay longer......
We left the island by the confederation bridge which is definitely cheaper than the ferry.  No cost for coming to the island either by ferry or bridge, you pay when you leave. The bridge is 12.8km. long.  Quite an experience being out in the middle of the water on a bridge with no land in sight!
More big hills .....  we had a quick lunch again across the road from Tim Hortons .....  and finally after 8 hours, we made it to Nackawic,   Sunset view campground.  (one hour west of Fredericton)

The little town of Nackawic is across the river and a few miles away.  It is a picturesque town, really spread out.  There is a nice park with a river walk and the largest axe in the world (to commemorate the forestry industry in New Brunswick). We took pictures of course.

The water looked so clean and cool that Max jumped in and ....  I thought what the heck, so went in for a swim as well, clothes and all! Poor Karl had to stay dry, because, well, someone had to drive and we only had one car blanket and no towels,
We had a quick supper, a long walk to explore the park and ...... the blackflies are back so we're done for another day.  Hoping to get close to Quebec City tomorrow.  Karl is dusting off his French, should be interesting!  Auf wiedersehen  mes amis?!?!