Get away from it all
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Escape to Solitude: A Dream Island Getaway
Imagine the yearning to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Back in March/April 1978, Mother Earth News shared an intriguing story about a couple who turned that dream into reality. They purchased McLeod's Island, a serene 90-acre retreat off the coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Living sustainably on their island sanctuary, the couple maintained a few animals and relied largely on the land for their needs. However, island life came with its own set of challenges.
The sea, notoriously unpredictable, could transform from calm to chaotic within moments. They described witnessing their bay thaw and refreeze in just one December day. Winters were equally unpredictable; in 1976, mild spells left the bay clogged with slushy ice, isolating them from January to March. Conversely, the following winter’s extreme cold turned the bay into a solid path to the mainland, allowing for re-supply trips.
Today, the internet offers many of us the freedom to work from anywhere. However, this couple lived before such luxuries existed. Information about their current whereabouts is scarce?"perhaps they embraced island life indefinitely, or maybe Mother Nature had other plans.
While life is full of sacrifices, not everyone would choose island ownership. Yet the couple’s story inspires those dreaming of a true escape.
To read their full adventure, visit the original article on Mother Earth News: [We Homesteaded an Island](http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1978_March_April/We_Homesteaded_an_Island).
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