The Fleurs of Fleur De Lys

Friday, July 19th, 2013

There were so many beautiful flowers, at Fleur De Lys, that I could not resist sharing some of them with you:

 

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Fleur De Lys, Newfoundland

Friday, July 19th, 2013

Fleur De Lys Harbour is a quite and picturesque place which is still home of some active fishing boats.



Let's go for a walk-about:

 

From stages to fish plants, and outboards to offshore vessels, fishing still has its place on this shore:

 

A fairly easy hike gained us some elevation from which we could see our surroundings.  Here we are looking northwest along the shore of the Baie Verte Peninsula, towards the northeast shore:

Looking east towards Cape St. John:

 

Looking south (inland):

 

Evergreen and fishing boats hanging on the government wharf:

 

In between fishing seasons, nets are stored ashore:

It is time for the recreational cod fishery ("food fishery") so each morning and evening the outboards go out to get their 15 cod:



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Englee To Fleur De Lys, Northeast Newfoundland

Thursday, July 18th, 2013

Today we leave the town of Englee behind:

 

Now, here is something that is hard to believe:  These folks are harvesting ice from an iceberg, to be used in the making of "Iceberg Vodka".  We find it rather amazing that anyone thought of the idea, and also that people are willing to pay the price for such "premium" vodka.  They also bottle the water for sale, in addition to selling it to some beer breweries.  We met one of the fellows from the ship and he told us they travel the coasts of both Newfoundland and Labrador in search of the ancient ice.

 

  

The west shore of White Bay:

Once again the White Sided Dolphins found us and jumped for joy as they swam along with us as we cruised along the shore of White Bay:

A frontal system approaching from the east, a rather unusual direction:

Approaching the Baie Verte peninsula:

 



Humpback whales feeding on Caplin.  They rise to the surface rapidly in order to force the mouthfuls of fish down their throats.

 



 

Approaching Fleur De Lys Harbour:

 

The winds calm as the nearly full moon comes up over the harbor, as the sun sets:

 

Evening sights at Fleur De Lys Harbour:

Dried Caplin ready for the grill:



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A Walkabout In Englee, Northeast, Newfoundland

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

Evergreen tied to the wharf at Grevigneaux Harbour.  The crab pots, fish nets, and fish vacuum all sit idle on the docks since all commercial fishing in this area is finished for the time being.

 

We climbed at hill at the east end of Englee Harbour for some good views.  (You can click on the sign to enlarge the writing for a bit of history.)

 

A lonely iceberg across the bay:

 

"What do I shoot next?"

 

One of the smaller churches of the town:

"Do you have your wood in yet?"

 

One of the many "stages" along the flower lined shore of the inner bay:

 

This is the town wood lot.  During the winter these sleds are pulled by snowmobiles and wood is delivered to the homes.

 

A baited bear trap at the wood lot:

Heading up George's Hill, at the west end of town:

Views from George's Hill:

 

 

Evergreen at Grevigneaux Harbour:

 

 

Flowers are everywhere:

 

When we were returning to the boat we saw a whale chasing Caplin in the harbor:





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