Final Recap Part 3/3

From Dildo, we were able to explore the Avalon Peninsula.
Before going into St. John's, we drove all the way south to a very foggy Cape St. Mary's, to see more birds.
Then finally, we reached the most easterly point of North America, Cape Spears.
Our hotel was at the St. John's Harbourfront. And from Signal Hill, to Quidi Vidi, it was all a good time. It just took some getting used to the noise of the "big" city, again.

Finally, it was time to head towards Placentia to catch the overnight ferry back to Nova Scotia. We had been in Newfoundland for an entire month.

Back on dry land, we stopped at the Fortress of Louisbourg returning once again, to Cape Breton.
We then spent a week in the Halifax area,  visiting Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg,and Wolfville in the Annapolis Valley.
. (a fox scampering across the rocks)
(the Bluenose II)
Enroute to P.E.I, we were finally able to see the mine at Springhill.
As much as any road trip can be relaxing, P.E.I. certainly was. From the light sand
dunes of Cavendish Beach, to the red sand beaches of the south shore,
to the red dirt roads,
and the gentle rolling hills,
and the colorful farms,
 it was all beautiful.
A short stop at Shediac
before stopping at Miramichi.
And then we were back in Quebec where we spent a couple of nights in Percé,
where we got to see more birds. Maybe, I should title this, The Bird Trip.
From Percé, to Gaspé, and down the shore we went to Matane,
before coming to our last stop, Quebec City.
Et finalemont, we arrived home and this blog is FINI!

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