Harbour Grace and Environs

June 21

NO RAIN AND POSSIBILTY OF SUN - HALLELUJAH!  – not sure we could handle it. Decided we needed some exercise, so we went to Bay Roberts to see more sea stacks and do a bit of walking. We were not disappointed. The sun came out, and we had our first real view of it in over three weeks – wow, even Newfoundlanders are in a state of shock. Ah well, the day was outstanding at 15-20C. No wind and clear blue skies. Incredible topography. Steep cliffs, beautiful seas. The walk was a big highlight thus far. We were headed towards the end of the North Avalon Peninsula, 90 minutes away. 15 minutes in, Glenn said, “I have had it.”
I agreed—almost a month of non-stop morning-to-night go-go in really crappy weather. So back to the B&B mid-afternoon to cool it in the sun on the lawn. Great decision! We went to Carbonear for dinner and came across Glenn’s wealthy and influential ancestor, John Rorke Merchants Group buildings – no problem, the spelling has evolved slightly in the past 215 years. Saw a refrigerated shrimp boat coming back to Harbour Grace Harbour. Supposedly at sea for 25 days or so, cargo shrimp destined for overseas is estimated at a $20 million value—happy day with great sun. Off to St John’s tomorrow, and for those RMGCers, we will have drinks and dinner with Sue Gray John’s daughter and her husband.