Day 2 - Driving down the Viking Trail and then off to the National Historic Park at Port au Choix

We continued our bus journey down the Viking Trail to the beautiful Gros Morne National Park, which is a World Heritage site.  Next stop was the National Historic Park at Port au Choix.  Here we were provided a video and information on the history and lifestyle of the Maritime Archaic people who lived here over 3000 years ago.


And of course we had another twacking opportunity here at the gift shop.  One thing we noticed that as we travelled all over the province, is that prices in the shops are very reasonable and they are not out to rip you off.  The store here was a not-for-profit with proceeds going back into the park, I believe.  Or was it something else?  Not sure at this point.

As you can see, the landscape is flat and on a bed of rock.  Every time we stopped at a spot, I was amazed and surprised at the difference in the landscape.  And no matter if it's flat or huge cliffs, it's all breathtaking. 

Below are a few people from the tour. Let's see if I can get all the names...from top to bottom...Bud and Ron (from Missouri), Katherine, Nancy, Paul, Bea and Ross (all from Ontario).  Bud is visiting Newfoundland for the first time in 60 years.  He was in the U.S. Air Force as a 21 year old and posted to St. John's.  He has always wanted to come back.  Bud brought a couple of photo albums with him of photos he took way back in 1953/54. They were really neat to see.

Our next stop was a special treat...we stopped at a boat harbour...I love boats and the fishing boats are no exception.  I especially love seeing the names of the boats.  Some people are so creative!  Here is "Salt Water Foam".

This is how I pictured Newfoundland.  Houses on the top of hills, near the waterfront.  

These boats have quite the set up.  Lots of equipment.  I would imagine that it costs a lot to get going in this business.

Small fishing village.  

Beautiful clear, clean water.

Boats and traps.

This boat was named "Double Trouble"!

Back to our hotel the Plum Point Motel for 2 nights.  We had the welcome dinner tonight and continued to meet our fellow travellers.

Behind the motel was a great boardwalk/walking path along the water.  Here are some pics:

And with this, I bid you all a good night!