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Tag: 2016 Newfoundland

  • Twillingate

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    Twillingate

    We stayed 3 days in Twillingate. On the first we took a few hikes, one by the Lighthouse on Crow Head and a second on Burnt Island Tickle. Our second day was spent on Change Island, which I covered in an earlier post. The last day was one to relax; it was raining so we…

  • Change Island

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    Change Island

    We took the 10:30 ferry to Change Island, located north east of Twillingate. The crossing was just under 30 minutes.  The cost was $12 return for the three of us and the car. The return ferry, scheduled for 5:00 didn’t arrive until 5:40. The weather turned out to be excellent; clear skys and a warm 13C. …

  • Lewisporte

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    Lewisporte

    Yesterday was a travel day; a drive from Rocky Harbour to Lewisporte.  As we approached our destination the weather changed to fog and drizzle. With that we decided to relax and have a quiet day.   For dinner we visited Chelsea’s Fish & Chips, located just outside of town.  Chelsea’s is not a classic restaurant:…

  • Rocky Harbour

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    Rocky Harbour

    We arrived in Rocky Harbour Wednesday afternoon. The main goal was to see Western Brook Pond.  Formerly a fjord, it lost that designation when it was cut off from the sea.  However, for the layperson, few of the physical characteristics would suggest it is no longer a fjord. Western Brook Pond is about a 30…

  • St. Lunaire-Griquet

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    St. Lunaire-Griquet

    Our second full day in St. Anthony was marked with fog and drizzle. Along the shore, cold winds blew off the sea. As a result our outdoor activity was conducted within the protective shield of our car.  We drove around the area, first to Raleigh, then to Ship Cove and Cape Onion co-located at the…