Last spring my husband and I visited Cavendish Gove in the national park on Prince Edward Island many times, watching the geese who return there every year to have their young. This year, because of Covid 19 precautions, visitors were not permitted in the park until June 1st, so we recently returned to one of our favourite places.
September last year, the tropical storm which crossed the island caused tremendous damage in the park which closed after the storm. We didn’t know what to expect in the Grove. We were pleasantly surprised to see the Grove sustained minimal damage and looked much the same as it had before the storm.
There was significant damage elsewhere however.
The trees in the Grove have begun their leafy spread. The apple trees,
numerous in the area, were at peak bloom. Chestnut trees were in bloom
and the birch trees gave their early season shade.
Of course we had a picnic
and listened to the birds as we took in the scene. This is always a peaceful place, though it is quieter now without the tourists. The island will not have tourists this year due to the threat of Covid 19.
During lunch, this year’s gaggle swam across the pond below us, far enough away so as not to notice us.
It was good to be back at the Grove and to see our old friends and the new arrivals.
