July 5th: My travel companion was restless this morning, so we took a short drive to the Discovery Centre, at the edge of Gros Morne National Park near Woody Point Newfoundland.
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| The Tablelands Gros Morne National Park |
The Discovery Centre has a fascinating display of the geological history of Newfoundland. When I was about 15 years old, I had plans to be a geologist. (One of my teenage dreams in a long line of potential ist-careers, including a paleontologist, archeologist, or marine biologist.) I still pick up interesting rocks wherever I go and take them home. Typically a year or so later, I look at the rock and wonder where the hell I found that one. I really should label them.
About the time we left the Discovery Centre, the fog lifted, and I decided to continue on for another 17 kilometers to the oceanside fishing community of Trout River.
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| Trout River Newfoundland |
This community lists around 500 year-round residents plus a summertime influx of tourists staying in the handful of cottages and B&Bs.
The Seaside Restaurant in Trout River has a good reputation for delicious seafood. Open for lunch and dinner, I was too early for either. We turned around and headed back to our cozy cottage at Woody Point.
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| Essentials! Firewood and fishing equipment |
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| Trout River Newfoundland |
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| Common signs in Newfoundland |
I didn't realize until this afternoon how much goes on in the tiny community of Woody Point. Check out this live music event from the July 1st long weekend.
Live Music @ the Merchant Warehouse Retro Cafe & Wine Bar
I also missed the Newfoundland tradition of being Screeched In on Monday, July 3rd.
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