After spending the day driving up the coast (north to Port au Choix and back), we are really noticing the winds starting to pick up here in Rocky Harbour (Gros Morne). Local weather stations are calling for the winds (thanks to Hurricane Earl) to get quite strong this evening coming up the west coast of Newfoundland. From what we're hearing, wind gusts could be up to 100km/h. Thankfully, we're no longer in a tent!
We met a wonderful group of women who were embarking on the Long Range Traverse the same day we started, but after leaving the boat dock at the end of Western Brook Pond, we did not see them again. Like all of you, we were a little worried about these winds and hoping they were able to complete their hike today as they planned (they had planned 6 days of hiking). About an hour ago, we decided to drive up to the finish point parking area to see if their car was still there - it was...and so were they. They had just finished! Whew! Perfect timing in more ways than one. Happy exhausted smiles! A true sense of accomplishment. It was a treat to have met them.
So, now to grab some dinner and and then settle in for a front-row (ocean view) seat to the evening's weather here in the harbour.
This was our view last night...
All is good. We’ll check-in tomorrow.
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