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L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS

 

At the most northern end of

the Northern Peninsula we went to the

Historic site of the first Viking Settlement

in North America. 1000AD

The sod huts were very sturdy and

they were able to winter over. The interpreters were excellent.

  

The top picture is Jim. Could ya tell?

OFF HWY 432 GOING SOUTH TOWARDS RODDICKTON-Underground Salmon Pool &  trail. Great trail through trees, brooks & river and the caves

    CONCHE-At the end of Hwy 434 turned out to be a delight.

Not only was it very scenic it also had two interesting Memorials. The first was the remains of a WWII plane crash,

they ran out of fuel and had to land. The three on board survived & were well taken care of by the towns

people. The second pictured above was a  French Captain , we are unsure why he was buried alone on

this spot. But it was the trail head for a fantastic walk along the water to the coves entrance. It took

1 1/2 hrs.

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COW HEAD-Who doesn’t want to stop

in a town with a name like that.

To make it even better there is a

Dinner Theater. Tonight we saw

the Sinking of the SS Ethie. Well

done, very entertaining!

(no pictures were allowed)We

also got permission to stay over night

 

in the parking lot.

  We were driving along the Hwy 430 when we spotted these racks,

had to turn off and investigate.  There was a large Craft store

along  the HWY so went in. They are drying seal skins. The craft store

makes and sells hats, mittens & boots. Very interesting. Illegal for us to

bring into the USA though. 

 

 

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Very fascinating! There are

gardens along the Hwy far

from any homes. We did ask

a Newfie why and the answer,

most homes are along the coast

on rocky soil. So they plant

were it will grow. They don’t

need to worry about watering

as it rains enough. The other interesting sight along the Hwy is stacks of wood, every where! They answer is, it is cut in

the winter, dragged out by snowmobiles and cut into fireplace logs in the springs and left to dry over the summer.

  ST. CAROLS-This is a town of 79 residents, near St. Anthonys.

We came to do a small hike on the bluff looking for icebergs. Didn’t find any but Jim did find some Newfies to

talk with. Two guys came down to the water with their kids. Not only were they fun to chat with, giving us

answers to all our questions they gave us pickled mussels and a bucket of frozen crab legs! Well their

reputation for friendliness holds true!!! End of day so boondocked right there.

NOVA SCOTIA-CAPE BRETON

 

CAPE BRETON-Along the shore line. Great views,

Historic Sites, the unusual tower at Fort Petrie.

Couldn’t resist a picture of the ferry we’ll be

on tomorrow. 

 

 

 

EAST BAY-Found a fantastic boondocking spot

on Church Rd which is a

  spit with a 360 degree view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the site of the first TransAtlantic  wireless communication. Marconi

was 23 years old when he started his company. He built this with an $80,000

grant from the Canadian government. The towers are a picture, this

towers were taken down and larger ones were built on a nearby site because

they needed more room for more towers.

 

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CAPE BRETON-Set on the Eastern shore is the Fortress of Louisbourg a National

Historic site of Canada. It invites you back to the heart of 18th century New France.

You meet soldiers, musicians, servants, and fishermen as you walk the street of a bygone era.

Canon firings, guided tours, and 18th century cuisine all await you at North America’s

largest historic reconstruction. Can you tell when it’s right out of a brochure.

Jim and I both recommend this as a must see. Plan on coming early that way

you have as much time as you need. We only had 3 hours. It was not enough.

NEW FOUNDLAND-WESTERN SHORE

 

Channel-Port-aux Basques-Coming into port after a very smooth six hour Ferry ride.

We took the 8:00am ferry from North Sydney NS. They allowed us to get in line

the night before after 7:00pm so that is were we slept. It was convenient but

we did not sleep well due to all the noise.

   

STEPHENVILLE-Boondocking on the beach. The temperature was 72 degrees, Jim

cooked mussels in Slap your Mama’s seasoning and handed me a beer. Ah that’s the life!

Port au Port Peninsula-So much for that warm weather. Today was rainy and

windy and cold cold cold.

 

These are garbage boxes people have in front of their homes. They bag the garbage and place in box.

They’re collectors really have to work hard.

Boondocking at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club in Corner Brook

GROS MORNE-NAT’L PARK NL

Going north along the West coast we entered the lower portion of Gros Morne.

They had a wonderful visitor center very informative.

Pitcher Plant- this plant grows in bog and washes. And can survive by luring

flies inside its flower with nectar then drowning them in pools of water

to absorb their nutrients. This is the flower symbol for New Foundland.

TROUT RIVER-A small fishing village surrounded by the park

At Trout River we ran into SKP’s Deb & Tom, and Joan & Ken

A delightful village. Several of the local women knit socks, mittens, & scarves hang them on a line in

their front yards. Note the picture of the house. We have noticed this through out the Maritimes. Very

common, don’t know why. But they just have doors going no were???

NOVA SCOTIA-MARINE TRAIL

Along the Eastern shore we

followed the Marine Trail. Top is the Lighthouse at Port Bickering. The ferry was a little of a surprise we

came around the corner and the road just ends. It’s hard to tell on the map. But it was only $5.00 and

much more fun than driving back then around. Cheaper too.

    Tor Bay Provincial Park was

another pleasant surprise. From the parking lot it doesn’t look like much but we followed the boardwalk

to the beach and wow just beautiful.

 

Wharf stacked with lobster traps

GOLDBORO-parking at the end of the wharf watching the fishermen was a  pleasant way to

end the day.