Campobello

 

After only one night back in the USA, we headed back to Canada. It was only a mile or so from the campground to the crossing over to Campobello Island. Back in New Brunswick. Campobello Island was a childhood playground of FDR, and he maintained the Summer home there for his family throughout his life.  The island had many Summer homes of the wealthy from New York. Most aged out, rotted down, burned, etc; but three examples still exist within the national park.

Roosevelt's. 

A family friend's next door. 

And finally, a small home across the road. 

It was here that we had tea with Eleanor.   Tea and crumpets(actually homemade ginger snaps from Eleanor's recipe) while listening to Eleanor's life story from some very good docents. We sat at tables for four, sipping tea from historical cups and saucers. Every place setting was different. 

Eleanor was quite a lady who didn't come into her own until after FDR'S death. I should have taken more pictures, but just didn't.  I would highly recommend visiting Campobello Island if in the area, and definitely have tea with Eleanor.  The border crossing back to the US was another non-event.

On to Acadia NP...jc