Leaving Newfoundland
Today we leave Newfoundland passing through Gros Morne for the last time and seeing otters and bald eagles on the way
Short exploration of the Trout River Pond Trail
We end the day with a short hike on the scenic but difficult Trout River Pond Trail and then dinner at the acclaimed Seaside Restaurant
Tablelands, a shorter hike than we would have liked
The major stop for today at Tablelands is cut short by rains but still we enjoy the great views but not the cold and the rain
Discovery Center visit
We make a short stop at the Discovery Center to look over the exhibits related to the native people and geological wonders
Southeast Brook Falls a nice and short stop
On the way to the Tablelands we stop for the the short and scenic hike to Southeast Brook Falls
Jenniex House and Humber Trail
We start the day visiting historic Jenniex House and breathtaking Photographer’s Lookout and taking a short hike on nice Humber Trail
Port au Choix National Historic Site at night, almost
In the evening almost at night we explore the Port aux Choix NHS especially the lighthouse and a few ancient sites while observing foxes
Thrombolites Trail, how can we resist it?
The Thrombolites Trail is a worthwhile stop for us as we really wanted to see some of the fossils that Newfoundland is famous for and these ones are some of the most special
A long dreamed about visit to L’Anse aux Meadows
After a long wait we finally make it to L’Anse of Meadows to see the first known European settlement in North America of which little is left
Evening Loop around Berry Head Pond
In the evening we do a short hike around Berry Head Pond looking for birds while enjoying the evening and the nice views