Yesterday started with a boat ride out into the sea to look for icebergs. Later we hiked around Fishing Point. Following that we drove north to Saint Lunaire-Griquet to buy some seafood at Hedderson’s Fish Market. While it was clear, but cool, in the harbour at 9:00 AM for the boat ride, once we got past the mouth we were into fog. Fog has it’s pros and cons. It’s good for icebergs and puffins; not good for whales (although whale season really isn’t until July). The view of the icebergs was spectacular. We were fortunate to find two very different specimens: the first was tall and jagged; the second was flat. While we did see a couple of puffins, we saw no whales. That will need to wait for another excursion.
After returning and having a light lunch we took a hike starting at Fishing Point. The trail follows the coastline, then turns inland and crosses the neck of the Point to the other coast and then returns to the start. The fog moved in and out during our walk offering periods of sun and cover. The foghorn provided background music for the duration.
We then drove some 20kms to Hedderson’s Fish Market. We bought two pounds of cod, a pound of scallops and two lobsters. The price was very low compared to those in Toronto: $3/pound; $8/pound; $8/pound respectively. The lobsters were boiled and the cod and scallops were panfried.
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