The day broke sunny, not rainy as forecast. Ashlée made me another local food treat, Toutons and Scrunchins. She turned this:
into this deliciousness, complete with molasses to dip in
after breakfast we got ready and headed for Port de Grave
Our first stop was Topsail/Conception Bay where we played on the Beach and I gathered rocks and glass. It was so beautiful we didn’t really need our jackets! Very mild for NL. Louise really enjoyed it too
From there we took a scenic route that I managed to steer us on and we had a good laugh when we passed the same “ow down” sign twice. We marveled at all the lit up houses along the way and then arrived to Port de Grave for the lit up boats in the harbour. It was very impressive.
We tried to do a selfie but failed miserably so a nice lady offered to take shots for us, thank goodness!
We wandered our way back toward St. john’s
deciding to pop into A&W which was open with many people inside. The door was locked and as we were standing there a young man tried to leave and panicked when the doors wouldn’t open. We headed to the front and met him trying desperately to get out. One of the employees came and she had trouble opening the door. He flew out and she told us they were closed although the sign said there was still 20 minutes to close. I asked if we could at least use the washroom and told her it was dangerous and illegal to lock a fire escape with customers inside. After I walked up to order a beverage and we over heard her saying to a co-worker that they were never getting out of there. I ordered fries and a root beer and took a picture of the disturbing Ad on the arena next door
We were both getting tired again by now and Ashlée did a great job driving as I dozed on and off until stopping at the Ramada for a quick visit with Angela who lives above me in Bella Bella. She’s been home visiting and is flying out tomorrow. Her dear Mom sent along baked goodies, homemade bread and jam.
back at the house Ashlée was off to bed as she has to work in the morning and then we have a concert tomorrow night. I am watching a little tube and reliving a lovely day in the sun
triumphgal 