Killick Coast, above St Johns

Perfect weather, few clouds, 18ºc to start out this morning. Headed north towards Pouch Cove and the peninsula tip.  Checked out some gorgeous little harbours along the way.

Middle Cove

Middle Cove beach 

Flatrock

Wharf at Flatrock

Boat launch at Flatrock

Portugal Cove ferry dock area

New homes at Portugal Cove with Bell Isle in the distance.

As a little Segway, we have been surprised at how much new construction there is here in St Johns.

Bell Isle ferry

As we were riding south, had the local radio station on KROCK 97.5 and the DJ mentioned that Justin Trudeau was in town. At 12:30pm would be at the soccer pitch in Topsail for the Newfoundland Labrador Summer Games. We had no idea where Topsail was nor the soccer pitch, but discussed finding it. Agreed that we would continue our tour, but if we came across the area, we would stop. Not more than 15 minutes later, we turned onto Topsail Road. Thinking that the pitch would be in the opposite direction, we carried on not expecting anything more. All of a sudden, drove into a congested area and noticed a soccer pitch with a game in progress. Drove to the exit of the parking lot and saw security. Made a u-turn and back to the entrance. It was noon... Parked and decided to have lunch in the bleachers while watching the soccer game.  To make the storey shorter...

Prime Minister of Canada

Justin Trudeau

Left before everyone did because he was swarmed by fans, but the rest of the day's ride was mute compared to what we had just experienced.

Ended up in Brigus, which was cleaning up from the Blueberry festival. Visited Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site. Home of polar explorer, Captain Bob Bartlett.

Then down the road for camp and the arrival of Gerry and Lisa who came to dinner with us at the World Famous "Ches's" for fish and chips. Food was average, but the company was great, again. Looking forward to seeing them next year when they ride west to BC.

Lisa and Gerry Langford