My first impressions of Prince Edward Island 🇨🇦

My first impressions of Prince Edward Island 🇨🇦 after 48 hours as someone visiting the island for the first time 1. Islanders really love being islanders ❤️ I've travelled around quite a bit of Canada now but I don't think I've ever met people who talk about where they're from quite like Islanders do. There's a genuine pride when people tell you they're from PEI. 2. There's something special about seeing PEI through an Islander's eyes My friend grew up here and offered to show me around. To me these were beautiful places I'd never seen before but to him they were memories 3. The red sand is actually RED I knew PEI was famous for its red soil but I did not expect the beaches and cliffs to be THIS red. It genuinely doesn't look real. 4. Everybody knows everybody!! 🤪 After 48 hours here I'm convinced there are about two degrees of separation between everyone on this Island. As an Irish person this feels VERY familiar 🇮🇪 5. Islanders want you to love PEI too ❤️ Tell someone it's your first time here and suddenly you have a full list of beaches, food spots and places you HAVE to see. It feels like people are sharing a little piece of home with you. 6. Cows is a rite of passage 🍦 I think I was here 5 minutes before someone told me I couldn't leave without getting COWS. Happy to report I've completed my initiation 😅 7. Local really means local here ❤️ I got to meet the owners of Holman's and it made me realize something. When Islanders recommend places, they're often recommending people and stories, not just businesses. 8. PEI weirdly reminds me of Ireland 🇮🇪 The coastline, the small communities and knowing everyone. There's something about Island people, I think :) 9. I think I finally understand 'Island pride' After watching people proudly show me their beaches, towns, food and childhood spots I realized "Islander" isn't just where you're from. It's part of who you are. 10. Small island but big sense of home I came here expecting red sand, seafood and lighthouses. I didn't expect to be so struck by how much people genuinely love this place and I think that's what makes you fall in love with it too :) And this is only my first 48 hours!! I already understand why Islanders are so proud to call this place home 🏡 If we haven't met before hi my name is Jamie 🙋‍♂️ An Irish guy living in Canada, slowly making my way around this incredible country. Another week left in beautiful PEI! Follow for more 🇨🇦