Grabbed the early ferry across to Fogo Island, a nice forty five minute crossing. Got chatting in the line up to Jason and Monica, from Ottawa, and we sat with them in the ferry lounge. They were on a short business/vacation trip to NFLD, and are staying in Fogo as well.
Bit of a soggy drive up to Twillingate, actually to the Dildo Run Provincial Park. This area is all located on New World Island, which is connected to this particular arm with a causeway. A small park, it is well maintained, with nice well treed sites.
Heading towards Twillingate, we stopped about halfway at Grand Falls for a couple of nights. Sometimes a couple of nights to chill is a good thing, get a little organizing done, then hit the road.
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Drove to the Berry Hill Campground in the morning. Although only about 80 klm away, it is kinda slow going as you are constantly going up and over the mountains. The road is actually in good shape, with well placed passing lanes. The views are quite nice, especially when you crest a mountain.
Headed west off the Trans Can towards Gros Morne. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, for its unique and impressive geological features. We first headed to the south part of the park, where the Tablelands are found.
It is immediately apparent as you drive off the ferry that Newfoundland is a very different sort of place. A mix of boreal forests, rocky barrens, and numerous lakes.
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It’s girls weekend time again, an annual event that has happened for probably the past ten years, so my Sherpa duties continue once again.
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Scored the same site we had last year, and our friends Tanya & Malcolm were able to do the same. These are perhaps the best of all the waterfront sites.
Our now annual trip to Charleston Lake with our friends Jackie & Ted, Drew & Nancy, with their Altos. Early spring we plan ahead to grab sites close to each other and the beach. It is always great to be able to just carry the kayaks to the water, or to go for a quick refreshing dip.
