On day 3, we left St-John’s early, direction Trinity, in the Bonavista peninsula. A quaint little town on the water with several local attractions.

We checked in at the Artisan Inn and immediately made our way the Two Whales restaurant which we found from an ,article in the Globe and Mail. Excellent vegetarian fare and great atmosphere!!

Then on to the highlight of the Discovery trail section: the Sherwink Trail.

What a beauty!!

As we climbed up high to the top of the peninsula, walking along the cliffs, we marvelled at the chiseled rocks along the cliffs and the numerous sea stacks emerging from the sea.

I must say it was one of the most spectacular trail I have hiked and understand absolutely why it is rated as one of the top 35 trails in North America and Europe.

at the bottom of the trail, we arrive at a rocky beach. Of course Chuck does a great skip rock throw which can not be reproduced for the camera 🙂

We then drive to the lighthouse that we could see from the trail.

It is hard for pictures to render the magnificence of the views and the incredible sounds of the sea crashing against the rocks!! The trail skirted the cliffs much closer than comfortable for Chuck and the hike was fairly stiff but the views at the top were well worth the effort!

Back to our Inn for happy hour at the beautiful lounge upstairs from the dining room where I discover the local seaweed gin and tonic with iceberg ice!! Off for dinner at the marina for more cod.

On day 4, we woke early and left for Bonavista with a stop in Elliston and it was well worth it. First we spent time learning about the sealing way of life and the great tragedy of 1914…what a tough life…

Onward to Puffin island where we walked up to the edge of the hills to be within a stone throw of the island and witnessing puffin nesting and flying…beautiful sighting.

Along the way, we spotted multiples root collars, very hobbit-like…it is the capital of the world for root cellars after all!!

But the cherry on the cake on Sunday awaited us….we continued our trip to Spillar’s Cove and Cable John Cove. After a short walk from the end of the paved road, the vista opens up to an amazing sight!! Cliffs, iceberg, caves and more…I had to sit and take it in. Absolutely beautiful!!

Next stop is the dungeon, a sea cave with a collapsed roof, very neat again…. and a good hike on a road full of potholes 🙂

We then make it to the Cape Shore Trail along the sea to the John Cabot statue to commemorate his discovery of the continent as well as the large Bonavista lighthouse which today is honking constantly for fog.

We come back to Trinity just in time to visit the black smith and the cooperage house. The blacksmith is on duty working and spends time with us to discuss his trade. Very interesting.

Back home for happy hour where we meet a lovely couple from Vancouver and enjoy a nice dinner at the Inn where we meet a very knowledgeable amateur whale photographer from England. A few spots added to our bucket list!