Early occupants of Newfoundland

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Our friend from yesterday, Sharon and Cliff, were at the same campground, so we went together to see the Lighthouse and the breccia. Breccia are layers of chunky limestone pieces that contain fossils. Cow’s Head rock preserve is a complete record of deposition from Cambrian to the Ordovician period. It is one of the best opportunities in the world for learning about marine environment of that time. It was an impressive trail, but tricky to locate.
There are arches, formed from eroding rock, right on coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The Port aux Choix is a town well known for its rich history and thriving fishery. It is a few miles off the main road, the only road the Viking Trail, but is worth the detour. It is a National Historic Site. The first people ever to inhabit the island of Newfoundland were the maritime Archaic Indians, their 4.500 year old cemetery is one of North America’s richest archaeological sites.
We hiked out to the archaeological excavation site at Philip’s Garden. We spoke to and observed these young scientists on their hands and knees patiently searching for clues about the Groswater and Droset people who occupied the Philip’s Garden between 2,800 and 1,300 years ago. This is a slow labor intensive job.
A Lion’s Club is home for the night, right on the beach. The weather is foggy, rainy, and windy, hope we don’t blow away.

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Photos

A female moose on the Viking Trail, one of many causing lots of accidents.
There are more moose than people

Comments

[joyce appel]

People of Newfoundland
Aren't the people of Newfoundland unique? When I was there many many moons ago I found them to be so friendly and so welcoming. They would take anyone in overnight or just for a bite to eat. And the fishing families work so hard from dusk to dawn. Their weatherworn sking and faces show the life they lead also !!!! I often wonder if the huge Russian fish vessels are still coming in off shore and taking away the fishing business that all too many families count on for a living. joyce

[joyce and paul]

People of Newfoundland
Moreen, I just added a comment a few minutes ago but I do not think it posted, maybe because I put only my name. Anyway, lets try this again. You may not have gotten other comments earlier either. Aren't the people of Newfoundland very unique. When I was there many many many moons ago, they were so friendly and welcoming. They would take anyone into their homes for a stay or bite to eat. I often wonder if the Russian vessels still come in off shore and take away the fishing industry that most count on for a living. You can tell the hard life they lead by their skin and weather worn faces. They are out on the sea from dusk to dawn !!! joyce appel