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Traveller’s Story

The Spirit Of The Rock
Led by my cousin Wendy and her husband Dennis (Botwood-born),
my husband Vince and I enter Newfoundland with tourist expectations.
We leave with the spirit of the Rock inside us. From every window of our car,
a panorama of beauty captures us. Rocky cliffs line the roads. Trees like old
green fences bend in the direction of the wind. Houses of all different colours
blend into the landscape with artistic freedom. Blankets of lupin, daisies,
buttercups, roses, and clover sweetly scent the air.

Witless Bay
One particular day on our journey, we arrive at the Witless Bay Ecological
Reserve for our boat adventure. The sun is warm and the wind refreshing.
As we head out to sea, the waves are high and the ship plows up and then
down again, a swing and a dip. Our Gatherall’s hosts are funny, as well as
talented singers and tour guides.

Puffins And Whales
Puffins here are as numerous as the murres and seagulls. They flap their small
wings furiously to combat the wind and propel their chubby little bodies.
They are beautiful, with their orange beaks and feet. We then roller-coaster
further out to sea and suddenly, we are surrounded by whales. Spouts
everywhere. Captain Al says there are about 50 in the area. The humpbacks are
the most playful. With a swish and a loud puff of water, two female humpbacks
swim alongside our ship.

Alas, All Good Things Must Come To An End...
We have to head home tomorrow. “I trust we had a wonderful trip, saw some
amazing sights, learned a few things, had a lot of laughs, met some interesting
people and strengthened our friendships. Travel is about creating memories.
I hope we have managed to create a lot of lasting, treasured memories over
the last few days.” So reads Wendy’s travel book. Her hopes have more than
come true. End of this wondrous journey. But how many times have I said the
words “next time we visit”? Countless!

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