Thanks Trace for being the first one out again this season!
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Seas the Day! February 2017
Day trip
Round Da Bay July 10
There’s a great Newfoundland song called “Excursion around the Bay”. We had one of those today inspired by couple of great posts from Kings Cove and from the Round Da Bay Inn in Plate Cove West.
Departure from Gander at 8 a.m. was foggy but it cleared 10 minutes outside of town.
We bee lined to Bonavista taking Route 230 so we could take our time coming back along 235, the Coves route. We reached the Cape around 11:30.
At the Cape, it was clear skies to the north and fog and cloud to the south. These photos were taken from the exact same location, looking in two different directions.
From Cape Bonavista we could see four very large icebergs at a very long distance. I have a habit of giving my maps away so was not sure where they were located. We asked a gentleman who was walking and most helpful but really, must have never gone far from Bonavista. He suggested we were looking at Carmanville. Nope, not at all possible from Bonavista, but thanks. Always get a second opinion…..
In case we were going to actually do the Loop in chasing them, we hit the road!
It was, as my friend Paddy Barry says, Iceberg Palooza!
I had to use my zoom and Leo had binoculars in hand for the first few communities, Newman’s Cove and Hodderville. 
Knights Cove had some lovely, shapely little bergs tucked nicely in the cove for easy viewing.
These pictures were taken out of the window of the car. He did manage to stop…
Stock Cove was also well stocked with small, shapely icebergs as well has a couple of flat, tabular types. Again, shot from the side of the road.
Then we got to Kings Cove and took the road to Keels and Duntara. Always go to Keels. It’s a beautiful spot every time.
Keels
Duntara
Tickle Cove
(We had a great visit with a couple from Alberta who are spending another couple of months here and doing it right! They’d heard about Newfoundland Iceberg Reports at the Whale Pavilion in Triton)
Red Cliff
We didn’t stop in Open Hall to see Paul Dolk but we did check to see Diane’s garden. Looking good! We’ll stop back in August for a visit.
That was a pretty full and exciting day but Plate Cove delivered on two counts. Plate Cove East had this great iceberg past the breakwater.
And although the boss seemed to be away, we had outstanding service at Round Da Bay Inn. Lunch was delicious and both of the tables that were there at 2:30 were local and we both made reservations to book a room later this season.
See you in August for a few nights, Round Da Bay!
Twillingate Isles June 26/16
We were once again, caught in my own trap! Lured by pictures posted on my Newfoundland Iceberg Reports page.
Several people were sharing amazing shots of the arch in Twillingate. Captain Cecil Stockley saw it coming and shared pictures from his Iceberg Man Tours.
Here are his pictures from June 15 to June 26.Each morning I was holding my breath to see the next post.
Our Twillingate run was planned for Saturday but a call from a carpenter meant we did it as a detour on our way back from Fogo Island on Sunday.
At breakfast on Fogo Island, I was showing off our Newfoundland Iceberg Reports Facebook page, I got a private message saying the arch had just collapsed. Oh no!
We still had to go to see what might be left so took the early afternoon boat from Fogo Island.
Initially as we crossed the causeway to Twillingate Island there was no sign of ice. As we approached the Prime Berth end of the causeway, all was revealed as our angle showed icebergs behind the point and the islands.
Causeway to Twillingate, June 26, 2016 Newfoundland Iceberg Reports
Causeway to Twillingate, June 26, 2016 Newfoundland Iceberg Reports
Causeway to Twillingate, June 26, 2016 Newfoundland Iceberg Reports
As driver, Leo opted to leave Purcell’s Harbour for the return drive and we headed right for Durrell.
Icebergs are so big they can not only be seen from many vantage points, but sometimes from different, neighbouring communities.
We’d met up with Eric Abbott, visiting from Bonavista to his wife’s home of Virgin Arm. He gave us three great tips. Ice cream at the snack shop at Dildo Run, take Ochre Pit Road to see the iceberg above and try the food at the snack shop across from the school. The boy knows his stuff!
With breakfast at 9 at Chesters on Fogo Island and ice cream as lunch, supper was a need before we went much further. With a great recommendation from friends at the next table, I opted for the lobster burger. Soooooo good. A new favorite spot! Don’t let the empty chairs fool you, I was shooting strategically to avoid people.
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
Great service, D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
Lobster burger, D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
Freshly steamed local mussels,D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
D&T Restaurant, Twillingate, NL June 2016
The meal and service was great and thank you to the William’s family for treating us for my retirement! Some sweet!
This is what was left of the arch when we got to the Wild Cove area. Two lovely pinnacles!
From there we went to Crow Head.
We were starting to fade and started working our way back towards home. Fine folks at Crow Head suggested Little Harbour so we checked that out too and met a travel writer camped out looking at this majestic view.
They had just kayaked all around the berg and had driven from Quebec via the Labrador highway on an iceberg assignment. How do I get a job like that?
Our last stop was the beautiful Purcell’s Harbour. Note, we didn’t make it to Long Point lighthouse In Twillingate as, often, we don’t catch anything there and Sleepy Cove and Back Harbour were empty too.
Purcell’s Harbour, NL June 16/16 Newfoundland Iceberg Reports
Purcell’s Harbour, NL June 16/16 Newfoundland Iceberg Reports
Purcell’s Harbour, NL June 16/16 Newfoundland Iceberg Reports
With thanks again to Captain Stockley and his daughter Cecily who got these great shots of the arch foundering on Sunday, June 26, 2016. It happened so suddenly, we haven’t found anyone with a video yet. Thanks for allowing us to share Iceberg Man Tours.
May 15, 2016 and the Gander Loop
First day of trouting season so we saw lots of boats and ATVs and even one man fishing with a bamboo rod.
Greenspond bergs were very far off but there were 5 of them. Binoculars worked well here.
Back on Route 320 we saw icebergs from the road and thought we’d see them in Newtown. Not a lot of luck there but a great spot for some dashboard dining and a walk around the Barbour Heritage properties.
Again, on the highway, we could see icebergs from the main road between Newtown and Lumsden.
So near and yet so far!
We started in Lumsden at the government wharf area. There were 13 or 14 bergs. I’ve actually lost count! More pictures on the Newfoundland Iceberg Reports facebook page.
From the wharf we down past the campgrounds on Atlantic Drive. From here we could see 18 icebergs of all shapes and sizes. We didn’t count a couple of little ones. Where there are 18, the little ones don’t even matter.
Mid May is Full Blown!
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and finally, from Trace again. Beautiful Lumsden, on the Straight Shore Route 320.
The Loop:May 1, 2016
We were on the road before 10 a.m. this morning to drive The Loop from Gander, to Carmenville and then east along the Straight Shore.
Straight Shore between Musgrave Harbour and Lumsden from the main road.
From the rough (unpaved road) that goes into Deadman’s Bay.
These are the same three icebergs from different vantage points. They are huge and can be scene for miles.
In Deadman’s Bay there were a few bergy bits and even some chunks washed up on the sandy beach.
Lumsden had icebergs (some of the same, some fresh ones)
We could get a different view from the Lumsden wharf.
There were 5 bergs visible from the road to Cape Freels but at a long distance.
And finally, Greenspond! Two new icebergs in the lovely shapes we love. Much smaller than the tabular bergs we saw all day, these were grounded, practically in people’s back yards.
They don’t melt as fast in -20 windchills!
And these photographers go out in all weather and stand there until they get the shot. Thank you all!
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Half a mile of iceberg
This all started with word from the Straight Shore of a huge iceberg seen on January 14, 2016.
By January 19, it had moved to the Bonavista area and decided to hang around. We drove out from Gander to see it on January 24 and it was spectacular.
Grounded off the community of Elliston for a month the berg is now on the move again!
Eric tells us she measures about the same size as Green Island, Bonavista or 0,5 of a mile in length or a bit over 0,8 of a kilometre. That’s big, no matter how you measure it. She’ll be missed in Elliston now that she’s taking her leave.
Visible in Port Union and other communities, we’re hoping for more sightings as it moves along the coast.
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It’s only January 3, 2016
And I can hardly wait for iceberg season to start. Here are a few pictures of some of the beauties we saw in Greenspond this year.
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