Sunday, Jun. 22, 2008
Travel by air Baton Rouge to St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada
Overnight: Bonne Esperance House (888)-726-3835
20 Gower St, St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada, AiC-1N1
Monday, June 23
Afternoon Puffin/Whale tour with O’Brien’s
This was a good tour, getting us in the mood for the water/birdlife that exist on and off the island.
Tuesdday, June 24
Travel from St. John’s NL to Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbor, NL
439 miles 8 hours 5 minutes YES, it takes this long and you will see lots of trees.
Lunch on the road at a Ches’s Fish and Chips– Check them out online. This one was in a shopping mall, it’s great fried fish and it’s usually fresh fish in the summer.
Dinner was fresh steamed lobster from The Fish Plant, Rocky Harbour This place is amazingly inexpensive and you have to get there before 4 pm as the last boil occurs at or before 5 pm. You place and pay, then you pick them up at the time they tell you and you eat the best freshest lobster you have ever had. We did this twice.
Overnight: Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbor, NL These cabins are amazing and have kitchens in them.
Wednesday, June 25
Travel from Rocky Harbour to St Lunaire-Griquet, NL 217 miles 5 hours
Lunch at THE FISHERMENS GALLEY
Toured L’anse Aux Meadows (we snuck in). Yes, it was raining, a tour bus had just arrived and we went in with them. Because the weather was so bad, many didn’t go out to tour the site. It was very good and the docents do a good job of giving you and overview of the life and times of the Vikings.
Dinner with a Viking at THE DAILY CATCH RESTAURANT. You may want to see if this is still being offered, as it was a hoot. The meal was nice, but the gentleman, dressed as a Viking, told old tales and had a wonderful time.
Overnight: Southwest Pond Cabins, St Lunaire-Griquet, NL 1-800-515-2261 (Toll-Free) (709) 623-2140 (Summer)
Thursday, June 26
Iceberg/Whale tour with NORTHLAND DISCOVERY TOURS
Dinner at the NORSEMAN RESTAURANT & GALLEY Truly, gourmet experience, iceberg ice in the scotch and the nice gift shop with great jewelry. I purchase a lovely pair of earrings there.
Overnight: Southwest Pond Cabins, St Lunaire-Griquet, NL 1-800-515-2261 (Toll-Free) (709) 623-2140 (Summer)
Friday, June 27
Travel From St Lunaire-Griquet, NL to Rocky Harbour, NL 217 miles 5 hours
Lunch at THE ANCHOR CAFE Port Aux Choix, Newfoundland
Entertainment – Newfoundland Music through THEATRE NFLD & LABRADOR
Overnight: Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbour, NL
Saturday, June 28
Toured Tablelands section of Gros Morne, YES another hike, well worth it. You feel like you are on the moon. Look down to see the flowers.
Lunch: SEASIDE RESTAURANT Trout River, NL GREAT fish and food. Come out of the cafe and while facing the restaurant look to your right, there is a path to the point. I really enjoyed this spur-of-the-moment walk.
Hiked a seaside trail in Trout River, and talked with a native about his garden. Easy and fun.
Overnight: Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbour, NL
Sunday, June 29
Climbed Gros Morne Mountain (strenuous) There are other walks you may wish to take, much easier than this.
Dinner JAVA JACK’S Rocky Harbour, NL. This is an amazing place. It’s upstairs and the menu is very sophisticated.
Overnight: Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbour, NL
Monday, June 30
Western Brook Pond Boat tour booked through BONTOURS. You hike on a wonderful trail. It’s a landlocked fjord. An amazing boat tour. BOOK in advance, when you get on the island.
Overnight: Gros Morne Cabins, Rocky Harbour, NL
Tuesday, July 1
Travel from Rocky Harbour to Twillingate 335 miles 6 hours 13 minutes
Lunch on the road at BAIRD’S FAMILY RESTAURANT in Grand Falls
Dinner at ANCHOR IN MOTEL (194) LT in Twillingate
Overnight: Captain’s Legacy Bed & Breakfast, Twillingate – Regency Room
Wednesday, July 2
Visited Stag Harbour on Fogo Island (ferry trip required to get to Fogo Island)
Wish we had spent more time on this island, if you go visit the cod fish oil factory.
Dinner at ALL AROUND CIRCLE DINNER/THEATER You may wish to avoid this.
Overnight: Captain’s Legacy Bed & Breakfast Twillingate – Regency Room
Thursday, July 3
Travel from Twillingate to St. Johns 171 miles 3 hours and 14 minutes
Lunch on the road at RODS RESTAURANT
Dinner at OLIVER’S in St. John’s
Overnight: Bonne Esperance House Bed & Breakfast (888)-726-3835
20 Gower St, St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada, AiC-1N1
Friday, July 4
Kayak tour with Wilderness Newfoundland This was too tough for me, it was not very impressive.
Dinner at Riverside Lounge is very nice.
Overnight: Bonne Esperance House Bed & Breakfast (888)-726-3835
20 Gower St, St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada, AiC-1N1
Saturday, July 5
Whale Watching through CELTIC RENDEZVOUS COTTAGES. THIS IS IT!!! Whales and puffins galore, geology, and amazingly wonderful birds. Try to find this guy, he has a bed and breakfast and will get you in as close as you legally can.
Lighthouse Picnic at the Colony of the Avalon and what a memory this is. You will have to park and walk about half a mile, so make sure with your reservation and you will need one, give yourself time to get there. The students of the culinary school do this and it is lovely. The gift shop at the beginning of the village is EXCELLENT.
Sunday, July 6
Travel by air St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada to Baton Rouge
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