What a gem in Miramichi. I knew I would love it here when I arrived to have my own reserved parking space closest to the house. I felt imediatly like I was "employee of the month". My hosts Elizabeth and Dave were so friendly and helpful from the time I first reached out enquiring about their accomodations last week to the time I checked out this morning. They offered some helpful tips on what to see and researched good spots for me to run when I arrived last evening. I was a 12 minute drive from a gorgeous spot on the river called "Rictchie's Wharf". I was able to run 6 k along the river then a parrellell street leading to a pedestrian bridge (The Morrissey Bridge) that took me right over the Mighty Miramichi River to what was the Chatham side of this newest New Brunswick city (claimed to be the largest in the north part of this small and picturesque province).
Have you ever been kissed by a cloud? Wait until you fall into your welcoming bed after a long day of travel. Six friendly pillows became my welcome committtee to help me off to slumberville. My room was spacious, bright (I opened the blinds right up so the natural light could pour right in) and had more than I needed for amenities.
I had a full and comfortable living space of my own complete with large flat TV, a wood stove (I was disapointed the weather was so nice, sunny and warm yesterday because I wanted to use that wood stove...I'll just have to return in the colder months). A fridge, dining room table, water cooler and other items were all I needed to make my stay comfortable. This was all mine to use.
A bathroom across the hall from my bedroom offered a standard tub for those who prefer a bath but for me the shower was the most important amenity after a stinky/sweaty run earlier in the evening. The water pressure was perfect and not just dribbles THANK GOODNESS!!!
It is clear that the MacDonalds just want their guests to be comfortable and open to ask for anything one may need. You can tell they are good natured New Brunswickers with a sense of humour when I was informed on Halloween that there is an 8:00 p.m. curfew and that I shouldn't be out past that time. I was surrprised but "When in Rome". They later confessed that the curfew was in fact real but that it was the "little trick or treators" haha. Nice people.
I took advantage of the short distance from this lovely property to drive across the signature Centenial Bridge to explore some of what is on the other side of the river. I can't wait to get back to try the Jamican restaraunt and the Namaste Bistro as well.
Thank you Elzabeth and Dave for great, comfortable and clean accomodations. This was really perfect for me even though I am leaving today for Bathurst. It is only a 45 minute drive away. I will be back again, possibly next fall. Please have that cloud ready to kiss me with all its pillows.