Sept 8 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 16

It is a happy but sad morning. Sad because this is our last morning in Newfoundland. Happy because we are on our way back to our home and our own bed.
We were greeted by a beautiful sunrise. Vivid pinks,purples,blues and even yellows. Picture perfect and you can see Cabot Tower in the background. This was always the landmark to guide us back to our hotel. One last look at the Battery Hotel.

Our crew for the flight home.

Our ride home to Ontario.

Right back where we started a week ago. Entrance #13. This is the door we went in and the door we came out. Newfoundland was awesome. Thanks to Joanne, this was my best holiday ever. Thanks Joanne. I love you!

Sept 7 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 15

We continued on down the coast to visit more small villages and coves. The scenery was amazing.

Sept 7 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 14

After leaving Bay Bulls we decided to continue on down the coast and get off the main roads and see a few less commercialized points of interest. A lonely cannon looking out over a picture perfect bay and coastline. Old abandoned boats and buildings in need of repair.

More beautiful coastline.

Colourfull buildings.

And more Jelly Fish.

Sept 7 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 13

And here we have another building all painted up to advertize another Whale Tour.After leaving the main dock, we went across to the other side of the bay to see what was happening there. Just behind Joanne you can see a couple of fishermen cleaning their morning catch.After a brief conversation with these friendly guys, they offered us a couple of filets to take home for dinner. We had to refuse due to the fact we had no place to cook them and we thanked them very much for the offer. Really great people in this Province.Before leaving Bay Bulls Harbour we stopped at a nearby gift shop and took a picture of an overview of the whole harbour.We decided to go into the gift shop and after some searching around, we found and bought our only souveneir. A Humpback Whale painted on a piece of slate.

Sept 7 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 12

This is the last full day of our holidays. Today we decided to head south down along the east coast. First stop, Bay Bulls Harbour. This busy little bay has several different tour boats to go Whale, Puffin and Iceberg sight seeing. There are also lots of commercial ships coming and going as well as small fishing boats. First things first! A Mermaid! I could not pass up a chance to fondle my first Mermaid!

Next thing we saw was a Jelly fish. I did not however try and fondle this one.

Many of the buildings had really neat wall murals advertising different Whale tours.

Fishermen by the dock cleaning and filleting their morning catch. Whatever they don't keep they throw to the seagulls.

Sept 6 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 11

After we left Cape Spear, we decided to head north up the coast to a place called Middle Cove. Wow, what a great place to see. All along the shore are rocks, stones, and pebbles of all shapes and sizes and all brightly coloured. Just back a bit from the rocks the beach becomes sand. What a great place to have a camp fire and roast hotdogs and marshmellows. There several famillies all along the beach doing just that. However, there is no overnight camping.

The other side of this beautul cove is all cliff. Climbing to the top is out of the question. If you want to enjoy the view you have to hop into your car and drive up there.

While we were walking along the beach we found what I beleive to be a Sea Urchin. It was alive and I could feel it moving in my hand.

So we put it back on the beach close to the ocean and let the waves return it to its home. Look at the different colours of the stones. What a beautiful place to visit!

Sept 6 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 10

Did you hear about the two antenna's up on the roof of Mel & Jason's house? There they met and began to get to know each other. Eventually they fell in love and decided to get married. Well, the wedding ceremony was no hell, but the reception was great! Ha Ha!
The next day after the wedding, Joanne and I decided to make a side trip to Cape Spear ( The most Easterly point of North America ) The view was amazing! We could look out over the coast and see all the way back from where we came. If you look carefully, you can see the Cabot Tower on Signal Hill way back in St. John's. Here is a picture of the lighthouse and other buildings looking out over the Atlantic Ocean.

We also saw three Killer Whales quite a ways out in the water. It was Joanne's sharp eyes that saw them. Otherwise I probably would have missed them altogether.

One of my favourite pictures of Joanne standing by the ocean.

Sept 5 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 9

Meanwhile, back at the reception, Fraser did a great job as a MC, keeping events moving along and making sure everyone kept their speeches short as possible so we could get on with the party. Karin's speech was also great and received a round of applause from everyone in the room.

Jason took a little time out to dance with Tegan.

Another great moment at the reception, we celebrated Opa's 79th birthday. Happy Birthday Opa.

The sign posted in the lobby of the Battery Hotel. Which reminds me of a great wedding joke! Stay tuned in for the next blog-------