BOYD'S COVE. Beothuk Interpretive Site was our first stop. The Beothuk were native peoples that died out in 1929. The archeology site and centre tells as much as they know about the lives of these people. They became extinct due to contact with the European settlers.
TWILLINGATE. As we drove over the causeway, we were greeted with the best view of icebergs we have seen to date. I lost count but the largest one had a very unique shape. Car after car stopped behind us to take photos.
Auk Island winery had a little lunch, sandwich and ice cream, bar that we took advantage of and then signed up for the winery tour. This winery makes berry wines and some berry/grape blends (grapes are from Quebec). Wine tastings were included with our tour admission so we tasted and enjoyed a few wines each.
In the opposite direction from the winery was the Long Point Lighthouse. More icbergs were here and since the water was so clear the two large ones bases could be seen.
The bay was full of icebergs but they seem to be melting in this heat. It seems that around every corner is another more breathtaking view.
We sat and relaxed at a rest stop beside the water for a while, just taking in the ambience. On the way home we stopped at a restaurant which served fresh lobsters. Both Carl and I ate a lobster (can you believe it?) for dinner.
It was very tasty and nice sitting on the wharf eating. The people seated behind us were from Tottenham (small world).
Score: Icebergs - lots ; whales - sort of; puffins - yes ; moose - 0; lobster dinner - yes; potholes - lots; warning signs for potholes - lots.
TWILLINGATE. As we drove over the causeway, we were greeted with the best view of icebergs we have seen to date. I lost count but the largest one had a very unique shape. Car after car stopped behind us to take photos.
Auk Island winery had a little lunch, sandwich and ice cream, bar that we took advantage of and then signed up for the winery tour. This winery makes berry wines and some berry/grape blends (grapes are from Quebec). Wine tastings were included with our tour admission so we tasted and enjoyed a few wines each.
In the opposite direction from the winery was the Long Point Lighthouse. More icbergs were here and since the water was so clear the two large ones bases could be seen.
The bay was full of icebergs but they seem to be melting in this heat. It seems that around every corner is another more breathtaking view.
We sat and relaxed at a rest stop beside the water for a while, just taking in the ambience. On the way home we stopped at a restaurant which served fresh lobsters. Both Carl and I ate a lobster (can you believe it?) for dinner.
It was very tasty and nice sitting on the wharf eating. The people seated behind us were from Tottenham (small world).
Score: Icebergs - lots ; whales - sort of; puffins - yes ; moose - 0; lobster dinner - yes; potholes - lots; warning signs for potholes - lots.
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