There's actually a lot to know. Like, did you know that waayyyy back when, people thought that potatoes caused leprosy - because of their uneven, sometimes scabby peel? And they originated in South America. Bet you didn't.
When potatoes were first introduced to Europe from South America, they were very unpopular. But then Marie-Antoinette wore potato flowers in her hair and everyone fell in love with them. They're high in fiber, potassium and vitamins B and C. Not to mention, you can pretty much cook them any possible way you want. We have a list going in the house actually.... Mat and I spent an entire afternoon thinking up different ways to eat potatoes.
After the Potato museum, we drove up to West Point to walk at the beach for a bit. On the way, we passed tons and tons of windmills. There are a lot of them here, but the Islanders, or so we've heard, aren't happy about it because all the energy from the windmills goes to New Brunswick. Either way...it looked like a scene from a sci-fi movie, which was cool.
Again, the beach had really nice red sand with tons of seashells and rocks that were perfect for skipping. We walked up and down picking up ones to make necklaces with. If we actually do, I'll be surprised; but in the meantime I've got a lovely pile of pebbles in my room. The West Point lighthouse was there too, which is Canada's only functional lighthouse in an Inn. (Quite the uh... accomplishment, I must say). Here are some pictures from our stroll...
That's all for ce soir. Tomorrow is another day of work at the school, which I must say, I am very much looking forward to! =)
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