We enjoyed a view of the ocean from our breakfast table, then were on our way through the park to Norris Point for a 2-hour boat tour of the two fiords of Bonne Bay.
We spotted several bald eagles and there was a large flock of gannets. There was a minke whale in the area, and a few people, including Larry, caught a glimpse of it. But the real attraction was the incredible landscape. High mountains, deep, cold water, tablelands that are a "chemical desert" and vertical geological layers. The very entertaining guides explained it all and told stories about the small villages along the shore -- some of which may even have been true.
As we returned to the harbour we were treated to live folk music. Just up the road we found The Old House Cafe, where we enjoyed lunch. It's run by a young woman who knows her stuff - good food, cute surroundings, local delicacies, home baking.
We rounded off the afternoon with a walk on the Western Brook Pond Trail. Many beautiful wildflowers and lots of flies. After picnicking in our room, we ended the day at a performance of Neddy Norris Night, right across the street at the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. It's a collection of traditional Newfoundland and Labrador songs and story-telling, served up by 5 very talented performers, who kept the audience clapping, laughing and toe-tapping for 90 fun minutes.
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