On my last morning in Trinity, I hiked the beautiful Skerwink trail which is located just north of town. Only 5.3 km in length, this trail packs in forest boardwalks and sts, clifftop views, and patches of bog with their unique plants and flowers. And, as a finale in the last two kilometers, views of Trinity across the bay, a beautiful curving beach, and then a fine sparkling lake too. So much fun!
After my wonderful hike, I headed back to St. John’s, a trip of almost 3 hours. The driving was good until about 40 km from St. John’s when the clouds thickened and darkened, and it began to rain. It’s now about 24 hours later and it hasn’t let up a bit. It’s raining like the wettest, rainiest day we get in Vancouver. Two people who have walked by me have been completely drenched, as if they had fallen in the pond outside. As well, it’s below 10 degrees, and the wind is gusting from between 40 and 70 km per hour out there. I know this fact about the weather because I googled it while sitting here in comfort and warmth in a glassed-in hallway at the summer accommodations headquarters of Memorial University. Today was supposed to be my “Tour St. John’s” day, but, so sorry St. John’s, I’m not going out there until I have to for food and my flight. A happy time, though, writing up these posts and reflecting on my brief but wonderful time here in Newfoundland. I’ll see you next in Ireland!
Christine your blog is wonderful! I am enjoying the insight you share about your travels and the photos are absolutely glorious! I hope your first leg of the Ireland trip goes well and I look forward to your posts.