Icebergs!!!

Tue June 26 - Yesterday was reasonably warm as we walked around the Viking village. And wouldn't you know, today, when we have a boat tour booked to see icebergs, it is near freezing. Oh well, bundle up and let's go.

48 brave souls boarded this boat for a 2 hour tour. Our new friends from Markham joined us on the tour. The skipper passed out blankets to the passengers who could not fit in the cabin. It was near freezing as we left port. The tour guide told us that this is one of the coldest days he has seen this late in the season. He was very informative. Icebergs can take up to 2 years to reach Newfoundland from Greenland. Then they break up and melt in only 4 - 6 weeks.

We did see some spectacular icebergs. Little Red Dog didn't let the cold weather bother him.

We also looked for whales, but the tour guide said it is a little early for the whales. In a couple of weeks there will likely be daily sightings. Our guide was very knowledgeable about marine things. As well as seeing icebergs we learned a lot about ocean life, cod fishing, whales and living in northern Newfoundland. 

On our way back south, we stopped at what would be a beautiful beach in the middle of summer. But was a little blustery today.

When we checked into out B and B, our hostess told us about a kitchen party at one of the bars in town so we decided to check it out.

We were expecting a band but one guy with a guitar and synthesizer showed up. It was not exactly what we expected. But it turned out to be some fun. Better than sitting in our room. 

They had a Skreeching in ceremony. About 12 more people are now honorary Newfies. We decided to wait until we get to St John's and maybe get Skreeched with Jordan & Rebecca.

We met a couple from Lakeside Ontario. Everywhere we go, we meet people from Ontario.