It rained steady most of the night. I awoke to a chilly morning, the coldest I’ve experienced on my journey thus far. Beads of water rolled down the side of my tent as a light rainfall fell from the cloudy skies.
I set off towards to coast, admiring the incredible landscape as I went. Being hungry I decided to grab a bite to eat, stopping at a restaurant called The Dark Tickle. An odd and humorous name for such a place I was eager to see what they had to offer. I found a nice little spot by the window where I grabbed a tasty bowl of butter chicken with a scrumptious salad and a coffee. A small but cosy place, I couldn’t help but smile as I looked at the unique decorations spread about.
Having spent a good bit of time at the restaurant it was time to head to the ocean and I eagerly set off to the tip of Newfoundland. The skies remained cloudy but oh, what a view! There’s something special about the ocean, wild and untamed with it’s roaring waves that come in with the chilling sea breeze. It was cold enough for me to throw on my winter coat as I took to the shore.
Winnie loved it, with what seemed like endless energy she ran back and forth on the black sand, full of playful happiness. Seeing her joy made me happy, the wandering woodle was become quite the little explorer. I played with her for quite some time as I gazed out upon the vast sea.
Being in the general area I decided I’d check out L’Anse aux Meadows, a national historic site. A short drive and I was at the entrance, walking through the doors into the exhibit. Despite there being an entry fee I figured it was worth the venture and soon found myself on a wooden path towards an old viking settlement.
What a fascinating place! Replica buildings in great detail stood out from the landscape beside the old ruins of the originals. Peat moss lined the insides for insulation as wooden beams supported the structure. With guides that would share all sorts of lore about the vikings of old and their settlements I found myself fascinated. The old norse men certainly had a craving for adventure, something I can fully relate to. Maybe I have some viking blood in me, who knows?!
Having stayed until they closed I returned to the road where I made a stop in the town of Saint Anthony. I grabbed a bite to eat and took advantage of the free wifi they had at the local library. After spenting a good few hours there it was time to get some rest and return to camp. Having seen two moose in the middle of the road the night before, I stayed heavily focused as I drove along. I was glad I did so as I came across yet another moose! I made it camp safely, where I crawled into my tent and called it a day. A coastal drive south awaits me tomorrow, a venture I’m eager to embrace!