When we started biking from Miramichi this morning, we were excited to meet our warm shower hosts, to have a warm shower, and to do laundry...! But we had NO IDEA what was in store for us for not 1, not 2, but 3 days and nights at Charles and Marthe's house! We were early to arrive, so we were relaxing on Charles and Marthe's beautiful porch over looking the river when they pulled into their driveway ... We were told to make ourselves completely at home while they took a quick ride on the Harley! We showered, put in a load of laundry and relaxed. Back at the house, Carlin and Charles took the Porche to go and pick up the 12 Lobster ~ (fresh off the boat!) and Marthe and I took the car to pick up some french fries and coleslaw! Charles and Marthe are professional Lobster consumers ~ (they even have their own Lobster cooker thingy)! What a treat. We have never had Lobster like this. Home cooked, fresh, and delicious! We also comsumed the most fabulous bottles of red wine that we have ever had tasted ~ (now these two, know how to live life). | Charles and Marthe own a pharmacy in St. Louis De-Kent; they are both pharmacists there. Fortunately for us, they had the afternoon off! They drove into their driveway honking the horn and we knew right away that these people were full of life!! After quick introductions we were brought into their home like life-long friends or family! Before we knew it, our bellies were full of delicious lasagna and garlic toast and we were having a tour of their gorgeous home...! Charles and Marthe don't miss a beat; upon their return, we were in the car on a tour of Kouchibouguac National Park and on a beautiful walk on the sand dunes along the ocean. As we watched the lobster ships come in, Charles offered to make us fresh lobster for dinner! At this point, we thought we must be dreaming...! What an incredible day! When we were asked to stick around for another day... how could we resist?! I can't wait for tomorrow! :) |