Hikes Whales and Puffins....Oh MY

Hi all July 11th was a very busy day for June and Kelly. We started the day with a 5.3km hike called the Skerwink Trail. In August of 2003 Travel and Leisure magazine listed it as one of the 35 best walks in  North America and Europe. It was most excellent. We took our time as June's foot is still recovering. At the 1.5 km point we came to Dogfish Cove and spent 45 minutes in the fog watching 5-6 whales feeding quite close to shore. 

The Trail Map

There She Eats

Lots of Rock stacks like these ones

I guess this is why it was rated Moderate to Difficult

We took longer than the 1.5 hours suggested but it was worth it. We left the trail head and decided to head up to Bonavista point. As we were leaving we were talking to a couple from Kenora who told us about Elliston where they had been yesterday and the were able to get quite close to Puffins. Well that was it Kelly has always wanted to see Puffin so Elliston here we come. The road off the highway was probably the worst stretch of road we have been on in the Maritimes and that is saying something, but this is what we saw.

Puffins on the Rocks

"You looking for Me?"

Sometimes you have to stop and smell the flowers.

Even a bonus a baby sea gull

We finally made it to the point and saw where John Cabot landed about 9pm and then home. what a day!!!!!!!