Bonavista Peninsula (Discovery Trail)

Today we traveled the Bonavista Peninsula to the lighthouse where John Cabot landed in 1497 and "discovered" the New Founde Lande. Much of the main road was inland, but were able to see some of the coastline when we veered off the beaten path. The town of Bonavista is larger than we thought it would be. Had lunch at a highly rated little restaurant and the food was excellent. Our server was even better than the food. Gave us a bunch of local stories in her newfie accent, she was a card.

60 year old, 16 pound lobster

Fish-n-brewis and a brew. A traditional Newfoundland meal...

Mmmm Mmm Good!

Went to the lighthouse. Seen a bunch now. Saw some whales breaching offshore. Beautiful warm summer afternoon.

Down the road to see Puffins at Elliston, root cellar capital of the world... Hundreds of these man-made, frost-free food preservers, many still in use.

Walked out to a point and on the adjacent island where Puffins and Seagulls were perched.

Puffin, centre

Great rock formations

"The finger"

The waitress where we had lunch told us of a new brewery that just opened up 2 weeks ago in Port Rexton, then while watching the Puffins, another couple told us the same.

 Schoolhouse to Brewhouse

Tried to buy a 4oz taster glass but they have had such a success most everything was sold out. All the growlers, glasses and t-shirts were sold out. Only beer on tap was left. Good beer too.....