The door to the dining hall sticks and the sign states "Push Hard!" so I do and it opens without a fuss into a large space with two rows of two handcrafted wooden tables. The chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling by mooring lines, and authentic Newfoundland outpost décor is tastefully placed about the room... Continue Reading →
The bunkhouse faces south nestled in a field of tall grasses and wildflowers that gently sway in the breeze. The boardwalk that links together the historic buildings of the village of Battle Harbour ends at my porch. I am seated in an old-style straight-backed, doweled chair that I have carried out from the living room.... Continue Reading →
Nine miles from Normal- the website states. battleharbour.com https://videopress.com/v/fYbO6kxB?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true After a scenic 9 mile boat ride from Mary's Harbour, we come through the narrows into Battle Harbour.The engine of the Trinity Pride revs as the captain manoeuvres her up alongside the wharf. The ropes get tossed over the side and once she is secured her... Continue Reading →
Red Bay 51.735414-56.446472 If I have learned anything on this trip, it is that Newfoundlanders love look-offs and will put forth a herculean effort to give the public access to them, as I experienced with the dare-devil trail in St Anthony. This trail is another example. It is 1:00 pm, another perfect afternoon, with a... Continue Reading →
PinwareRed Bay Because I camped for free near the L'Anse Armour lighthouse the previous evening, I didn't stay at the Pinware River Provincial Park as I had originally planned. That didn't mean this morning I couldn't use my park pass to stop and complete some personal hygiene before going on to Red Bay. With a... Continue Reading →
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