St. Anthony's, Newfoundland. First Impressions

A few days ago, I posted the photos shown here. I don't believe they were visible. As most of you know, I am in the process of adding photos from a cruise this last summer on Ocean Princess. This ship, as I speak, is approaching Cape Town, so if you live in the area, keep an eye out for her.

St. Anthony's, Newfoundland, is located in the north of the province. When we visited St. John's, Newfoundland, in the south, the weather was unbelievably tropical. As we arrived in St. Anthony's, we were able to experience the "real" Newfoundland. All photos were taken in very rainy, blustery weather.

 

 

 

This is Dave, our Viking guide. (Not shown -- the school bus, which was our transportation to the Viking settlement.)

Last Views of Autumn Color, Connecticut

Some of the younger sugar maples have waited to turn color. The first photo are late turning younger maple trees. After most other trees have changed color, the Burning Bush (2nd photo) puts on a color show.

 

Last, but not least, when the Japanese Maple turns color, you know winter is not far away.

St. Anthony, Newfoundland (Canada)

The port area of St. Anthony is very small, so the Ocean Princess needed to tender us in to the docking area. We finally caught up with the storm we had experienced in New York City. The winds had picked up, and as we tried to board the tenders extra time was needed, as the crew had to time the boarding of each passenger to a brief moment when the tender was closest to the walkway (and not 3 feet above or 3 feet below).

 

St. Anthony photos were all taking during very blustery, rainy weather.

Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove to Halifax

The coastline drive is very transquil. On the way back, we stopped at the Shore Club on Hubbard's Beach for a wonderful lobster dinner.

 

 

 

 

The ever-present Pilot Boat accompanies us to sea before retrieving the pilot from the Ocean Princess.

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove is a small fishing village located approximately 45 minutes' drive northeast of Halifax. It is very popular with the tourists.

 

Rock carvings, honoring local fishermen.

 

The small, protected harbor.

 

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse. It is a temptation to climb on the boulders. Many have died or been seriously injured trying to climb the slippery, wet rocks. A Scotsman stands nearby playing the bagpipes (not pictured). Those tourists of Scottish heritage really enjoyed the music.

 

The Seagulls were quite friendly. These two were about 3 feet from me when I took this photo.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is one of my favorite places. Years ago, we visited the Citadel (prominently featured below) when the 83rd Regiment of Foote (Revolutionary War) were honored. Although Halifax has many wonderful features, we always have considered The Citadel #1.

Leaving New York for Nova Scotia

Cruising from New York.....

 

The sun is setting on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

 

18 days until we reach Dover, England.

 

On our return to Dover we were given a dining table astern. This was our view at dinnertime.