Fogo, Twillingate, Moreton's Harbour - all around the circle.

We are tucked away in the little village of Lewisporte and spent our day exploring Boyd's Cove and visiting the Beothuk interpretation centre and archaeological dig site that uncovered a Beothuk village dating to the period about 1650-1720. It was pretty incredible to actually see the indentations in the earth where 11 of their buildings once stood. We walked through thick forest, by a pretty brook and ended up on the coast. Very intelligent place to settle and set up this settlement. To read more of the history of the Beothuk, just click here.
Then we set off to catch the ferry to Fogo Island, a much anticipated venture. The sun stayed with us, although the high winds did not want to let up! We started by hiking/climbing up Brimstone Head (also touted as one of the 4 corners of the earth, if you think the world is flat). It was very gusty and there was a point on our ascent that I felt rather unsafe. I told Andrew he could head to the summit while I held on to the railing and waited for him, praying he would not be swept off the top along with the car keys!! From there we drove around some of the island discovering little communities and harbours along the way. We did stop at the Marconi Wireless Interpretation Centre learning more about the important role that wireless communication played in Newfoundland and Labrador's history. The original Marconi station was built in 1911.
It was the perfect day with perfect company.

A sweet little harbour we drove by in Seldom! 

The interpretive centre in Boyd's Cove documenting the life of the Beothuk in Newfoundland was very well done. This picture shows the clothing made from caribou hide. Clothes and skin were covered in red ochre earning them the name "Red Indians". They certainly lived from the land and used everything around them.

In the distance you can see the clearing where they found the site of the village of the Beothuk.

On our way to Fogo Island - the flags are in good shape here!


Brimstone Head - a very steep climb!

 Find Andrew - you may have to click on the picture to enlarge. This is where I stopped.

At the top of Brimstone Head.


Quite a view of Fogo from the top.

 Very cold and windy, but fun!!

The size of the waves were a definite indication of the wind force.


A pretty view of Fogo with Brimstone Head in the distance.


If you haven't heard of the Fogo Island Inn, you can read more about it here. I wonder if the locals were very disappointed when this rather modern inn planted itself amongst the little homes on this pretty coast. And no, we didn't stay here - at $1,700. a night, it was a little too expensive!

Have peanut butter, will travel.