Boat Ride Deja Vu; Off to Cow Head via Gros Morne

When I posted about yesterday's ferry trip, I had not yet pulled the photos off of my DSLR. A couple of them are good. So - before we talk about today - a quick flashback to yesterday.

A nice view of North Sydney

 The other ferry headed for North Sydney as we head for Channel-Port Aux Basque

We get to see Newfoundland - and guess what - lots of snow in the mountains!

Very pretty view of the Channel-Port AUx Basque harbour

Today was I think my favourite day of the trip so far. I woke up early - even though Laurance and I set up late drinking Black Horse and watching CFL preseason (Ottawa beat Hamilton!) - so I had reason to sleep in. But -instead - I watched the sun rising over the harbour. The Radio Station B&B  has a fantastic harbour view - very nice.

Then off we went for a great road trip up to Cow Head  via Gros Morne. Remember those snow pictures? Well, much to my happy surprise - the temperatures were in the 20s all day - I was warm all day. These are fantastic touring roads, and it would have been fun to adopt a spirited approach to them. However, I continued with my staid pace - designed to not cause any unwanted attention from the local constabulary.

A nice view down one of the Gros Morne valleys to a lake

 Laurence and I taking turns for the camera

More  mountains and snow

Ahh - so now I know what a Hanging Valley is. The question - is it well hung? I thought it looked pretty good.

A creek - opps - I mean a brook - in Newfoundland - they are brooks - near Rocky Harbour

The trip was great - but the best part was yet to come. We went for great hike on the Shallow Bay Sandy Beach to see the sights - including the sand dunes. I had no idea that there were sand dunes in Newfoundland.

Looking across the bay at the dunes

You cross the dunes on special walkways to preserve what is a delicate ecosystem.  A good place to mug for the camera

More of the dunes

Then - we did another hike out to the old Lighthouse on Cow Head

Last - we stopped at the Cenotaph - which memorializes veterans from several local communities

Then - back to the Shallow Bay Motel - excellent food and a really nice room. I am giving this one 5 stars - great location - really nice place - great food - nice bar.

It is just after 11PM local time and it has been pissing rain for a couple of hours. The forecast looks cold and wet for our trip up to L'Anse aux Meadows tomorrow. Wish us luck and hope for better weather than currently promised!