Our flight is not until 12:45 PM so we sat down for a
leisurely breakfast at the Hotel and got on the airport shuttle around 10:00
AM. We had no idea what the check-in
lines or the security lines would be like, so we figured earlier is
better. Fortunately we sailed right
through and about an hour later the plane was beginning the boarding process.
Flying into Deer Lake I was able to get a couple of pictures
of the countryside. Unfortunately, you
can see that no one has washed the outside of the jet’s windows – ha ha ha.
After landing we called the shuttle service only to find out
that they just had all of their shuttles leave the airport for Corner Brook and
it would be about a 30-minute wait.
Well, an hour later we finally got our ride. On the way we pass along Deer Lake and
mountains on the other side for some nice views.
Bienvenue (welcome), at last we are in Corner Brook, where
Captain Cook once landed to chart and lay claim to Newfoundland.
Nearing our turn to the hotel, we have views of some of the
mountains which jut up along the Humber River.
We are staying at the Glynmill Inn which overlooks the Glynmill
Pond and stream. The original Inn burnt,
but was repaired and looks much like the old Inn. The building reminds me of the old English
style buildings.
A walk through part of the town brought us to the veteran’s
memorial in front of City Hall. The
memorial covers WWI and the conflicts following.
After quick dinner, we decided to take a hike along the pond
and Corner Brook Stream to the dam.
As we descend the staircase leading to the trail, we stopped
to smell the roses – literally. They
were pretty fragrant.
Beginning our hike along the trail, we notice several swans
in the small pond and stream. As we
reached the stream, some kids were feeding the swans and trying to also keep
the seagulls away.
Deciding to continue our trek along the stream we crossed
the foot bridge a little further along the path.
From here looking back towards the Inn, we can see that many
of the trees have over grown and now block the view of this lovely looking
Inn. Too bad, because looking from here,
we would have had a great view of the Inn.
After arriving at the footbridge we are treated to some
rapids. Upstream you can just see part
of a falls. Today we decided not to hike
that way. Maybe we’ll to that tomorrow,
if we have time.
Found a great place to get a portrait of Carmen. We do not always find good places and I try
to take advantage whenever I can.
We reached the dam and fish ladder. Just before I took this picture I saw an
Atlantic salmon jump in the water sluice area of the dam. Now that is something to see. It didn’t jump again even though I waited for
a little while before taking this picture.
I was sure another would jump.
We returned to the Inn and are preparing for our trip tomorrow. We'll meet with the tour guide at breakfast then
afterwards board the tour bus for our visit to the Captain James Cook Historic
Site. Following that we’ll head to
Frenchman’s Cove along Humber Arm. Until tomorrow.
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