Today’s bitter north wind made it feel even colder than yesterday, but the rain held off for us again. This time we were skirting around the very southern tip of Conception Bay on an urban trail through the town of Holyrood.
Our original plan had been to kayak from this location, but the cold and brisk winds told us otherwise. The rough waves on the water sealed the decision.
For the third day in a row we saw icebergs although these were far in the distance.
Today’s photo comes from a very special sign posted at the bottom of a driveway discovered just off the trail. Tucked beside it was an old heritage cemetery, dating back to 1840, its ground covered in a thick soft moss.
This appears to be a place filled with love and warmth … something that would be appreciated on a cold windy day like today.
Hi Joanne, Am I the only one that sees the paradox in this photo? Is that a cemetery in the background?
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Love the sign! Based on the weather you are describing, I am thinking it is a good think you decided to opt our of kayak excursion!
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Kayaking would definitely have been a very bad decision! … but we can’t complain at all about the hiking 🙂
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Fun sign! Hiking does sound better than fighting the wind and bitter cold on the open water.
Hope you found a nice hot cup-a-something afterward to warm you two up.
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The funny part is that while yesterday we were wearing 4 layers against the cold, today we were hiking in short sleeves. Newfoundland weather is part of the adventure 😉
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No, seriously, I mean it. I have serious hiking envy. Take me with youuuuuuuuuu!
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Ooooh – I wish you could be here too! … although I’m pretty sure you would find it really cold 🥶
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I handed out medals at a trail run recently. When I got back in the car at the end of the day it was 2°C. I can do cold. (It’s also easier when it’s in another country where you expect it to be cold and are thus wearing appropriate clothing.)
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oh yes – it makes a huge difference! We came here prepared so it’s not bad.
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hugs and kisses from Ontario!
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😘
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I’m guessing Holyrood was originally settled by Scots. (Autocorrect is sure I mean Hollywood!)
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Scots and Irish make up a great part of Atlantic Canada heritage. I hadn’t realized that Holyrood referred to the Scottish parliament building until I looked it up.
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Holyrood is the area at the bottom of the Royal Mile – Holyrood Palace and Park were there a long time before the parliament!
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Did you guys know it was gonna be this cold? I am so impressed that you even thought about kayaking! Obviously, I am a wimp…..
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Yeah – we knew it would be cold and wet so we packed accordingly. We’ve been very lucky with the weather though and the rain has held off during each of our hikes. While we have been dressed for rain, it’s been nice to not have it!!
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Did I ever tell you about the time I brought my 7 year old daughter with me on a business trip to St. John’s 14 years ago? It was the end of May and time away from NL had erased the memory of how cold it can be at that time of year. My poor child only had a windbreaker and runners on the day we visited Cape Spear. I have a photo of her huddled behind a rock against the wind looking utterly forlorn. After the visit we headed to a St. John’s institution (though its actually in the Goulds) called Bidgoods in search of a hat and mitts. The wonder is they had them – at the beginning of June.
Stay warm, you too!
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Because of this comment from you, yesterday we went in search of Bidgoods – and found it! I’m going to blame you for the salt water taffy I ended up buying. It’s REALLY good 😉
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Ha ha! I’m SO pleased you went to Bidgoods. Its one of those rare places that is so quintessentially local (did you buy any partridgeberry jam?) and often overlooked – or not found – when travelling. Who the heck goes to the Goulds, for heavens’ sake? Not exactly on the beaten path. Your dentist will love you for all the taffy you’re eating. 😉
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Hard to remember that it is almost mid-June, today! NFLDers are tough stock indeed. Remember the guy we saw walking the boardwalk in his shorts? 🙂
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He was hard-core!
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