Continuing our 2010 trip. All photos look much better if you click and enlarge them.
An iceberg floated into the harbour and we walked up the hill for a better view.
Is this strange house with a funny haircut abandoned, or is it another cold cellar? Does anyone know what it is?
A short walk through a fascinating tuckamore dwarf forest. These ancient trees are dwarfed by the harsh environmental conditions. Tuckamore is not an actual tree species, but rather a type of growth. The tree has to survive the cold coastal winds and its branches and roots are gnarled and tangled tightly together for protection.
Some of these rocks are worth painting. Maybe one day…
It was worth the hike up the hill. The view is amazing!
The bay glistened in the sun and looking around we realize that there was more than one iceberg around.
It’s as if they are playing hide and seek.
A close up.
Tony dances with icebergs.
Isn’t this iceberg beautiful?
We came back down the hill and walked out along the beach. There are some very interesting rock formation, and I wish I knew more about geology. This looks like a large quartz vein.
Then there were moose again. They seem to be the same group that we saw in L’Anse aux meadows before. They were grazing by the beach between us and the path to the car. What to do? We watched them for a while and eventually started walking towards them since we couldn’t stay there forever. When we got close, they moved just far enough to let us through.
We have like 2000 pictures and videos of them…
Is he laughing at us?
Dances with moose?
Next, we’ll go to Cape Onion and Burnt Cape so stay with us!
I have never seen an iceberg as personally as seeing one in your photos. And, because Ballarat has a history of gold and quartz I would feel confident in saying you are correct. But I do love the icebergs.
I loved watching those icebergs so much! I actually read the other day about the gold rush in Australia and Ballarat was mentioned. Are there any remnant of the gold rush? You may have written about it, but I don’t remember.
Ballarat was built from nothing with the wealth from the gold and I think it is time to write a few posts appropo of gold. But I will wait until Jack and Annie have settled all their differences.
Stunning scenery! I would guess the building is a cold cellar. But how would you cut its hair? The icebergs and moose are beautiful.
Haha, how indeed! Thanks for your kind words!
Great captures of the icebergs and moose! The moose look like they are posing for the camera! We didn’t see any icebergs while we were in Newfoundland. We did see one moose though!
I think they were posing for the camera. I also think they were laughing at us and saying things that we didn’t understand right to our faces 🙂
Great iceberg watching. We were in Newfoundland in August when we went, so no icebergs to see. Happy Monday. Allan
That was one of the perks of going early in the season, or more like pre-season. The other perk was that there were no people.
Those icebergs are beautiful! I wonder how big and deep they go down underneath the water?
The green-roofed are fascinating to me. That seems to be the trend with urban architecture these days. Funny to think that this concept has been around for a very long time!
I’m sure it was pretty deep, which makes me wonder how deep the bay is. And yes, sometimes looking back to our roots (no pun intended), we can find solutions to current problems.
Icebergs, moose and a hairy-grass roof. Sounds like and interesting day to me. Plus the beautiful scenery. Lovely.
It was! I loved that part of Newfoundland. The closer we got to the tip of the northern peninsula, the more I loved it.
Wow such gorgeous views. Those icebergs really are something. Keep tempting me, the eastern provinces are calling my name.
Oh yeah, that distant beckoning call!
Wow! Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing such beautiful images! Love the moose and icebergs! ????C
Thank you, and thank you for coming along!
Does look mighty cold there. The moose seem to be use to seeing humans. That one building with the hair does look like a cellar for storing fruits and vegetables in cold weather , but don’t quote me on that remark.
I think I need to do some research about this structure. Thanks for coming along!
A terrific hike, thanks for taking us along – icebergs and Moose!
Thanks, and thanks for coming along!
Terrific stuff, Margie. It would be interesting to know how often these moose were used to being around people. I’m a bit surprised they allowed you to approach them so closely.
We were surprised too. It’s very possible that they are used to seeing people around and are not bothered by it. Still, a bit intimidating!
That’s so cool about the icebergs!
We thought so too!
Icebergs!! I love your pictures of the icebergs. I guess we have to go back in the spring to see some 🙂 Maggie
I definitely think that you do 🙂
Beautiful views all around! It’s incredible you got so close to the icebergs!
It is beautiful there, and I just loved watching these icebergs float by.
it’s amazing to see how nature adapts to survive, as evidenced by those tuckamore trees…
That was incredible to see. In the next post (I think), there is another incredible tree that may make you wonder why are we (humans), are not so resilient.
looking forward to it…
It’s beautiful! 🙂
It really is!
I remember seeing icebergs in the same waters, when you’re not used to them it’s hard not to look for them at every turn of the road, the sharp and unusual whiteness is a bit hypnotic.
Yes, and that elusive turquoise where the iceberg meets the water!
Enjoyed all the photos but especially the moose. I’ve never seen one in person. Thanks, all the best, Muriel
They are wonderful, slightly goofy, as big as horses close up, and a bit intimidating. Especially during mating season!
Those small icebergs remind me how much further north you are than me! Mama moose seemed not to mind you being there too much. We give them a wide berth here, they can be quite aggressive.
Yes, moose need our respect and we were a bit scared to go this close to them. We waited, but they weren’t going anywhere…