Quick update while I have 10 minutes.
Last night was cold. Real cold. I’m amazed I didn’t wake up to frost. I guess the clear night that led to the nice sky let all the heat out. I’d take cold over rain any day!
Just want to say it again: Gros Morne is amazing! I need to come back when I have more time to spend. They even have guided hikes where they tell you what you’re seeing about the geology and wildlife. Cool stuff that I didn’t have a chance to do this time; I really need to make sure there’s a next time.
Waking up this morning was completely different. The sun warming my face game me a needed boost. The ride up the Newfoundland coast astonished at every turn with new views of the coast and ocean on my left, and mountains on the right. The mountains made the geology of the region apparent with the folds of rock being thrust up, then partially eroded away again.
The final bit of the ride to bring you up to date was windy. Riding at an angle while going straight windy.
I’m hear at least.
Talked to a local too, he doesn’t think I’ll have a problem getting to Goose Bay with my bike!
Speaking of bikers, I met up with a bicyclist from Quebec. He rode up here and is going to be riding up in Labrador too. He seems to be riding almost a century every day. He sold everything that he owns (except the bike and gear for the trip), quit his job, and is taking around six weeks to travel. When he gets back home he’ll get a new job and repeat next summer. Amazing dude!
Back to waiting for the ferry here in St. Barbe.