Northern Exposure 2013: June 2013

We enjoy sharing our lifestyle with our family, friends, and others. So COME ON OUT and "let's get on with it". You only have an opportunity to live once. For those of you who do not choose to get away, feel free to travel vicariously via this blog.

This is primarily a blog of photographs, of our travels. Our blogging time is limited by our activities, so we figure a photograph is worth a thousand words. You may click on the photos to enlarge them.

There is only one Post per page. You can access earlier posts by clicking on the link below and to the right, or by going to the "Archive".

The "Relevant Links" will take you to sites showing our current location, the weather conditions that we are experiencing, some of our favorite ports of call, and information related to our boat. When using the SPOT link, to see where we are, click on "satellite" tab to get a photo of the area (takes a while to load).

If you must have more then you may also follow the links to our "Earlier Blogs".

Enjoy, Philip & Sharon
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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Images From L'Anse Au Clair, Labrador

Saturday, June 29th, 2013

L'Anse Au Clair harbor:

A view from above:

L'Anse Au Clair is not a large place. In fact, in the past it was only a seasonal village.

Having left Blanc Sablon, Quebec, the ferry is making her way back to Newfoundland.

This steam empties into the bay, making a very pretty pink sand beach.

This marmot is one of the few animals that we have seen so far during this trip --- other than sea animals and birds.

The sandstone cliffs are slowly wearing away and falling into the sea.

You say: More bergs?

We have never seen a place with so many, and such large dandelions.

Arrival At L'Anse Au Clair, Labrador

Friday, June 28th, 2013

Some bad weather is reportedly on the way so we tucked "Evergreen" into the inside corner of the wharf at L'Anse Au Clair. The lack of other large boats in the harbour was of some concern, however, we have at least one report that the harbor offers good shelter. Note the piece of ice off the stern.

Had to stretch our legs a bit. This is the view of L'Anse Au Clair Bay. One can see the ferry from Newfoundland in the distance.

An interesting old building with wooden shingles. Nearly everyone uses the type of clothes lines with pulleys instead of dryers --- which is rather remarkable considering how few good drying days that they have.

Note how much bigger the hole is in the iceberg on the right. The hole formed only a few hours ago as we passed by.

Snug as a bug in a rug --- we hope.

A Cool Special Presentation

Friday, June 28, 2013

Remember you can click on all photos if you wish to enlarge them. Allow time for all 20 shots to load.

Welcome to the Strait Of Belle Isle:

Crazy fools --- get your shoes on:

Before:

After --- It happened as we passed:

The shore as we turn into L'Anse Au Clair:

Welcome to the ice bath:

The small bay where L'Anse Au Clair Harbour is located:

Leaving Bradore Bay & Quebec Behind

Friday, June 28th, 2013

Good morning Quebec and the village of Bradore.

A ship of ice aground:

A lonely sailboat moored in a protected cove at Ile Du Bassin:

Sculptures rising out of the sea:

The morning fog is rising:

The LARGE town of Lourdes De Blanc Sablon:

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