5500th blip from the edge of the North Atlantic

We have had an absolutely wonderful day, a lucky sunny one at that, on Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. The weather was windy and very cold, but we brought layers of suitable clothing. We drove to a town called Tilting, settled long ago by Irish immigrants. We hiked over limestone boulders and ledges by the sea, reminding us of The Burren in County Clare, Ireland.. We walked on high, rocky hills along the shore with crashing surf and views of floating icebergs.10,000 year old ice now broken off, now floating white behemoth’s on their last sail down Iceberg Alley before melting and breaking up.

Dinner was also a treat, local fish and root vegetable chowder, hand line caught local cod and dessert including local berries. I just celebrated my 15th year at blip and now another celebration, the first celebratory one not posted from Dogcorner Cottage.

We leave Fogo Island ( 420 million years old),tomorrow via car ferry and head to our next two night accommodation in Tilton, on the main island of Newfoundland. Rain is predicted, but we have excellent rain-gear as well for the adventures that await.

For the Record,
This day came in with a cold wind and low temps, but beautiful sun.

All hands feeling lucky to have spent time on this small, close knit community. I too feel lucky to belong to this wonderful Blipfoto Community now and hopefully for many more years to come.