Third Day at Furby's Cove

Today started early. Karl was outside early "getting fresh air" and Max decided that he would let us all know that Karl had the nerve to go out without him!  Not quite an alarm clock but just as effective at 6:15 a.m. Maxie was lucky I couldn't  find him when I'd stumbled out of bed LOL.

But it all worked out because we'd planned to get up early to catch the ferry from Hermitage Bay to Gaultois Island. It was foggy when we set out and looked like it might rain, but once we got to the island, the skies cleared and it warmed to at least 20 C which in Newfoundland is quite pleasant. 

We had 2 1/2 hours to wander the island. It is the type of fishing village you would expect to see in Newfoundland (at least it was before the fisheries and processing plants were closed down in the 90's). Some of the buildings are being restored and turned into quaint little museum exhibits. There are walkways along the water and through the village along with public decks and lookouts.  It really gives the impression of a community that is trying build tourism while still keeping some smaller fisheries functioning. 

We stopped at the local hotel/restaurant for tea and muffins mid morning.  The people we met were soooo nice and typical Newfoundlanders - totally friendly and open. 

Just before we got on the ferry for the trip back to Hermitage, we met some people who had just arrived on the ferry. Turned out to be Rita's cousin's wife! Small world!

Even the trip on the ferry was a treat. The boat was 58 years old, a sturdy little boat that plowed through waves and wind like they were nothing!

We wandered back to Harbour Breton to treat Rita and Arnie to pizza for lunch since we were told the local pizzeria had gluten free crusts! The bonus is that it is owned and run by Rita's sister-in-law's family. 

Since we were in Harbour Breton, we dropped in to see Rita's Mom for tea. 

The rest of the day we just relaxed, visited, and had a fabulous supper of Rita's home-made cod-au-gratin ... wow!! 

Tomorrow we leave for Gros Morne Park. 

It's been a great visit!