Puffins, and root cellars..

 The northern point of Bonavista Peninsula in know for two things. Puffins, and root cellars. Let's get to the puffins first. A drive to Elliston gets you to Puffin Island. A small island just off the mainland that Puffins like to nest on. The following pictures were taken with my phone, so don't expect much. Still, they were fun to watch. Their nickname, clowns of the seas, does seem to fit.

The other thing Elliston in known for is the "root cellar capital of the world.

While driving around town we discovered the Seal Hunters Memorial. It depicts a father and son that froze to death on the ice while shipwrecked on a seal hunt. A very common occurrence back in the day. There was a monument with hundreds of names on both sides, of those who lost their lives pursuing seals.

More to come..jc 

Whale Watching

 Another thing we did in Trinity was to take a whale watching tour. It was a spur of the moment thing. We saw a sign while walking the town on a Saturday Morning. A Kodiak inflatable boat with about 15 passenger's. Being the oldest by far on our boat, we got the prime seat(s) behind the Captain. He let us stand while the others in front hadcto stay seated.😀  Not the best photos, as they all are cell phone, but come along.

It was a great trip. So glad we did it...jc

Skerwink Trail

 The communities of Trinity/East Trinity are home to the Skerwink Trail.  A 3.5 mile trail along the seacoast with what called some of the most beautiful views in North America. Come along as I hike it.

Dead Capelin washed up on the beach. The small fish spawn on the beach, and many don't make it back to the water. 

Spouting whale. They were numerous, feeding on the Capelin.

After such a grueling hike, refreshment was needed. Wanda picked me up at the trail head and we headed for Port Rexton Brewing. Home of the best grilled cheese sandwiches, with a side of awesome poutine, that we've ever had.

The beer wasn't bad, either...jc