Newfoundland 4 - Islands ~ Islands ~ Islands
Islands Islands Islands
Delighted that we had hit the highlights
of western part of NL and after visiting with the Vikings, we headed south back
to the TCH 1 (Transcontinental Canada Highway 1 … runs all the way east/west from
the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean). Then we turned east toward
Norris Arm about midway across central NL, and then north from there on Hwy 340.
The target is Twillingate and the maze of Islands. That region is composed of hundreds
and hundreds of small islands connected by lots of causeways, bridges and ferries.
Beothuk in Boyd's Cove
Boyd's Cove lies in eastern Notre
Dame Bay on an island of Newfoundland's northeast coast. It is situated at the bottom
of a bay and is protected by a maze of islands that shelter it from waves and winds.
The cove is beautiful.
In Boyd’s Cove is the Beothuk Interpretive
Site. Found in 1981 during a survey to locate Beothuk sites, a now-extinct people
with a unique language and culture, who thrived on the rich resources of the land
and sea: seals, birds, fish. The center had an enlightening film about these indigenous,
extinct peoples. Outside there was a spirit trail … leading to the cove. Locals
had created this meditative space for quiet reflection. Many of the trees were hung
with shells or feathers and mementos of lost ones or special times. 
Summerford
Another Island that wasn’t going
to be one of our stops, became one suddenly. As we drive along, I see something
and shout "stop". Well, it’s not that easy, so Dan has to find a turn-around
place and go back. This happens frequently! This is Summerford Walking Trail.
I spied it as we sailed down the
road and we had to go back. This is the most inviting and striking trailhead we
have ever seen. In fact, we hopped out and set out on the trail. It was such fun,
so stunning as it looped around a small lake. Then we enjoyed lunch here. And … we found a geocache in there.
Twillingate
Twillingate and Crowhead are at the tip of the peninsular series
of islands that nose their way into Notre Dame Bay. The village offered intriguing
roads winding around the cove. This is the middle of November and we found flowers
everywhere. A lighthouse and phenomenal views abound. The lighthouse is Long Point
Lighthouse on Crowhead at Twillingate. The views from that point are exceptional
… (I’m running out of special adjectives here.)
We went to a comedy play in
Twillingate … mediocre. Maybe we were just tired.
Leaving behind some of our love
with the islands around Twillingate and the New World, we headed south. Destination:
go to Lewisporte for Sunday Mass.
Next … moving on eastward. St. John’s is the capital of the Province … that’s the next objective.
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