This is it. The first post. I'll start this blog with a day trip.
If myself and hubby have a day off together, and it's sunny, there is a good chance that we are planning a road trip. Today's agenda - historical Brigus for lunch at Sea Salt and Thyme (gastropub & B&B), then to New Harbour/Trinity Bay to see Hopeall Falls.
This was our fourth attempt to eat at Sea Salt and Thyme (http://www.seasaltandthyme.ca/). Living a little drive away, our schedules and their hours of operation kept clashing. And, then there was that one time that the gastropub was closed for an event (sigh). But, finally! Here we were, ordering their infamous touton burger. The burger patty itself was homemade, the bun was a touton, and it was served with fresh veggie toppings (not included on mine - onions) and homemade taters. It was delicious and certainly held up to it's reputation :)
Hopeall Falls use to be a camping (tents only from what I can see) park, that is still open to hikers. It's a little trot to get to the Falls itself, but you can hear when your getting close. There is a sign on the main road (Route 80) leading to the trail. However, Google Maps took us on the old back-road - which was a little rough to drive over, but we go there and lived to tell the tale. The view is well worth the drive! I've added the video above, and I really hope it works. There is sound, the roar of the Falls, so be prepared (adjust media volume on device if needed).
Is there anywhere on the island that you would like to see featured? We travel until the Winter sets in, so I'd love to hear your suggestions on where to go and what to see.
Later days,
Jen
If myself and hubby have a day off together, and it's sunny, there is a good chance that we are planning a road trip. Today's agenda - historical Brigus for lunch at Sea Salt and Thyme (gastropub & B&B), then to New Harbour/Trinity Bay to see Hopeall Falls.
This was our fourth attempt to eat at Sea Salt and Thyme (http://www.seasaltandthyme.ca/). Living a little drive away, our schedules and their hours of operation kept clashing. And, then there was that one time that the gastropub was closed for an event (sigh). But, finally! Here we were, ordering their infamous touton burger. The burger patty itself was homemade, the bun was a touton, and it was served with fresh veggie toppings (not included on mine - onions) and homemade taters. It was delicious and certainly held up to it's reputation :)
Hopeall Falls use to be a camping (tents only from what I can see) park, that is still open to hikers. It's a little trot to get to the Falls itself, but you can hear when your getting close. There is a sign on the main road (Route 80) leading to the trail. However, Google Maps took us on the old back-road - which was a little rough to drive over, but we go there and lived to tell the tale. The view is well worth the drive! I've added the video above, and I really hope it works. There is sound, the roar of the Falls, so be prepared (adjust media volume on device if needed).
Is there anywhere on the island that you would like to see featured? We travel until the Winter sets in, so I'd love to hear your suggestions on where to go and what to see.
Later days,
Jen
This is awesome! I love that you are sharing our adventures. I can't wait for the next trip and yummy food excursion.
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