The Music scenery and attractions
of this Canadian province make it a gem
April 06， 2009
Prince Edward Island is a destination that sings to the heart and soothes the soul. The peaceful little island， smallest of all Canada's provinces， is just north of the much better-known and more accessible Nova Scotia and is linked to New Brunswick by the Confederation Bridge.
Only 140 mile long and from four to 40 miles wide， the island， known as PEL， might seem like an easy destination to cover in a week's time. But that's not the case， once you discover there is much more to it than enjoying the stunning scenery； Going golfing， kayaking or bicycling； downing lunchtime bowls of mussels and nightly lobster suppers； and following the trail of PEL 's most famous resident， the fictional red-haired and pig-tailed orphan Anne Shirley of the classic book Anne of Green Gables.
Every new view on this island seems more picturesque than the last. Quiet barbers， filled with fishing boats at anchor， turn golden in the evening sun. Red limestone cliffs and sand are framed by blue water and sky. Even the red dirt roads lead off temptingly through stands of evergreens and beg to be explored.
A musical culture
But what makes PEI even more stellar than the reddish tint of its cliffs， soil and beaches （caused by the iron oxide-rust-content of its limestone bedrock）， is its endearing music tradition known as the ceilidh.
Celtic for "kitchen party" and pronounced "Kay-lee，" the events feature the island's talented residents who've grown up fiddling， playing guitar and singing about their friends and neighbors and life. It also has become their very special way of inviting visitors from "away" （that's anywhere else by prince Edward Island standards） into their warm and welcoming culture. Attend one and you'll be hooked.
Specialized Terms
Mussel （n）淡菜；貽貝
A small， edible sea animal that has two dark shells that close tightly together
Vocabulary Focus
Accessible （adj）容易到達的
Able to be reached or easily obtained
Picturesque （adj）風景如畫的；美麗的
For a place to be attractive in appearance， especially in an old-fashioned way
Stellar （adj）杰出的；出色的
Of an extremely high standard
Endearing （adj）惹人喜愛的；可愛的
Inspiring feelings of fondness
of this Canadian province make it a gem
April 06， 2009
Prince Edward Island is a destination that sings to the heart and soothes the soul. The peaceful little island， smallest of all Canada's provinces， is just north of the much better-known and more accessible Nova Scotia and is linked to New Brunswick by the Confederation Bridge.
Only 140 mile long and from four to 40 miles wide， the island， known as PEL， might seem like an easy destination to cover in a week's time. But that's not the case， once you discover there is much more to it than enjoying the stunning scenery； Going golfing， kayaking or bicycling； downing lunchtime bowls of mussels and nightly lobster suppers； and following the trail of PEL 's most famous resident， the fictional red-haired and pig-tailed orphan Anne Shirley of the classic book Anne of Green Gables.
Every new view on this island seems more picturesque than the last. Quiet barbers， filled with fishing boats at anchor， turn golden in the evening sun. Red limestone cliffs and sand are framed by blue water and sky. Even the red dirt roads lead off temptingly through stands of evergreens and beg to be explored.
A musical culture
But what makes PEI even more stellar than the reddish tint of its cliffs， soil and beaches （caused by the iron oxide-rust-content of its limestone bedrock）， is its endearing music tradition known as the ceilidh.
Celtic for "kitchen party" and pronounced "Kay-lee，" the events feature the island's talented residents who've grown up fiddling， playing guitar and singing about their friends and neighbors and life. It also has become their very special way of inviting visitors from "away" （that's anywhere else by prince Edward Island standards） into their warm and welcoming culture. Attend one and you'll be hooked.
Specialized Terms
Mussel （n）淡菜；貽貝
A small， edible sea animal that has two dark shells that close tightly together
Vocabulary Focus
Accessible （adj）容易到達的
Able to be reached or easily obtained
Picturesque （adj）風景如畫的；美麗的
For a place to be attractive in appearance， especially in an old-fashioned way
Stellar （adj）杰出的；出色的
Of an extremely high standard
Endearing （adj）惹人喜愛的；可愛的
Inspiring feelings of fondness