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Part 0ne

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Anne of Green Gables : a fascinating  story, very dear to my childhood, and one that remains woven into my  very being. Written by the legendary Canadian writer, Lucy Maud  Montgomery, this popular story takes us along a journey of a struggling and  terribly witty orphaned girl, taken in by a lovely lady and her brother. The fiery girl grows up to be a woman of courage and great imagination — with a  fondness for dreams, the intricacy and enthrallment of literature, and, of course,  adventure. 

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Moreover, it was a story of the heart, as Anne  searches for a home, a family, a kindred spirit, and within the story,  has found her very first and true love. I was first introduced to this  heart-warming story at a very young age, and instantly fell for its time  period — for the quiet and gentle sentiments of the past — and a  kinship to the orphan who was so expressive and full of life . . . and  disliked her red hair equally as I did mine!

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The story of Anne  has touched so many people over the years, since it was first published  in 1908 [with over 50 million copies sold worldwide], and amplifies the  majesty of the Canadian province, Prince Edward Island, painting it as one of the most beautiful and welcoming islands, to visit and to live, in all of the world. 

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This enchanting island, fondly referred to as the ‘Garden of  the Gulf’, is one of three Maritime provinces in Canada, and is also the smallest, with roughly only 140,000 inhabitants today. It is also the  birthplace of confederation, and calls many to visit for a picturesque vacation of relaxation and of inspiration.

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Surrounded by sand and  Canada’s most luxuriously warmest beaches, namely Basin Head and  Brackley Beach, one might never wish to leave such a place. And whether  one prefers to relax on the beach, go sailing and golfing [as the island  is known as the number one destination in Canada for golf], tour the iconic light houses [such as Point Prim and Panmure Head] or  stroll along, hand in hand, or stop for an afternoon picnic — the beaches offer days of delight and many new, fond memories to be collected along the way . . . 

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“Look at that sea . . . all silver and shadow and vision of things not  seen. We couldn’t enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of  dollars and ropes of diamonds.

—Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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There are numerous fresh  flavours, activities and events to enjoy throughout Prince Edward Island — fish and oysters and Victoria by the Sea, and pottery classes to take, villages to see [such as Avonlea],  farmers markets to shop and historical cathedrals to visit.

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And as the waves pour in and crash over the rocks and famous red stone cliffs, one cannot help but ponder the beauty and spectacular views of an island that feeds the imagination and delights  the soul with sea breezes, lush greenery and the most welcoming people.

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{a few fun facts . . . }

* The island was named after Prince Edward Augustus [the Duke of Kent], the father of Queen Victoria
* Prince Edward Island holds the world’s largest bridge over ice-covered waters, The Confederation Bridge
* P.E.I. has red soil due to the high iron content, which oxidizes when exposed to air
* Over 250 million people visit the Green Gables site in Prince Edward Island National Park each year
* Residences are referred to as Islanders, and are very proud of their culture
* The island was originally named St. John’s Island
* The national flower of the island is called The Lady’s Slipper

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And  so today, we share this wondrous island with you, and hope that  you enjoy its splendour much as Roséline and I  both do . . .  

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⏤Sarah