And on the fourth day, the family reached the east coast. After a relaxed breakfast and some playground time (Sam starring in a “chapter movie” called “Fire Engine Boy,” which saw him sliding bravely down the firepole at the calls for help from various imaginary local merchants who found themselves ablaze), we packed up for the last eastward-bound stage of our Road Trip. At check-out, Sam followed through with his plan to buy a peg & board Tic-Tac-Toe game from the Gift Shop—having slept on the decision to part with the rest of his $20 in spending money this way.
So I rode in the backseat and tried to teach him the game. But the first time I placed a blue peg to block his completion of a line, he frowned at it for a few seconds and then resolutely plucked it from the hole and dropped it back in the cup to clear his way to victory. Same thing happened the second time. So I opened the third match and Sam made it a sport to block me instead. Much better. Till we lost some pegs down the Jetta seats and opted instead for 20 Questions. As the miles rolled on, the games gave way to Star Wars movies. This was the longest leg of the trip at approximately 5.5 hours – or the usual distance to Mumsy & Pop’s place. And it was a beautiful drive.
Finally, we roll
ed through Lower and Central Economy and on to Swamp Road (yes, many a Shrek fan has stopped to pose for photos under the sign) and climbed up towards the hilltop homes overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Nearly missed the switchback turn up the driveway, but spotted Jake waving us up. Arrival! The sisters and cousins had pulled in just 30 minutes earlier, so we were well timed to set up a slip & slide for the boys, take a tour of the beautiful house and cottage and settle in on the deck to soak in the lovely view and catch up with the down east branch of the family.
So I rode in the backseat and tried to teach him the game. But the first time I placed a blue peg to block his completion of a line, he frowned at it for a few seconds and then resolutely plucked it from the hole and dropped it back in the cup to clear his way to victory. Same thing happened the second time. So I opened the third match and Sam made it a sport to block me instead. Much better. Till we lost some pegs down the Jetta seats and opted instead for 20 Questions. As the miles rolled on, the games gave way to Star Wars movies. This was the longest leg of the trip at approximately 5.5 hours – or the usual distance to Mumsy & Pop’s place. And it was a beautiful drive.
Finally, we roll
ed through Lower and Central Economy and on to Swamp Road (yes, many a Shrek fan has stopped to pose for photos under the sign) and climbed up towards the hilltop homes overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Nearly missed the switchback turn up the driveway, but spotted Jake waving us up. Arrival! The sisters and cousins had pulled in just 30 minutes earlier, so we were well timed to set up a slip & slide for the boys, take a tour of the beautiful house and cottage and settle in on the deck to soak in the lovely view and catch up with the down east branch of the family. 
Sam and Carter ran themselves ragged in the sunshine and freshest air in the world, then relaxed on the deck before turning their hungry eyes to the new Pirates of the Caribbean figures and Black Pearl ship that would engross them for days: Grandma and Grandpa know what’s what. And we grown-ups had a fabulous BBQ steak dinner and hit the hay with big plans to walk the ocean floor at the next low tide. Of the 20 or so places Mom and Dad have called home, this one is my favourite. Wonder if we’ll ever see it again? ;-)
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