in Tors Cove, Newfoundland. We also collected a bottle of Atlantic Ocean water + sand to take back, God willing, to the Pacific Ocean. The ocean is much rougher here on the Avalon Peninsula and it was hard to find a safe place to make the exchange.David, Molly and I drove around the Irish Loop today ... sadly though about one third of our drive was in dense fog. It made me think of the Irish who settled this area and wonder what they must have thought when they saw this beautiful but rough land blanketed in fog. They must have suffered many hardships trying to carve a life for themselves and their families in this harsh new world.
In Ferryland we saw the Holy Trinity church, built in 1865 in the Gothic Revival style it is the last remaining of five stone churches built during this period. I tood a picture of the house that was right beside it and although I don't know the story on it I found it facinating.
Due to the fog we missed some of what I am sure was spectacular coastal views especially in Portugal Cove where many fossils have been discovered and where there is an ongoing attempt to preserve the area and the fossils. We also missed out on a trip to the Cape Race lighthouse . It was at this lighthouse that the Titantic's distress call was first heard and answered.
By the time we reached St. Mary's the fog had cleared and we were again able to see the beautiful scenery and a spectacular bridge.
After a quick stop for gas we are on our way again back to our eagle-nest perch in Tors Cove.
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