Deer Lake

I've arrived in Deer Lake, only a days ride from Gros Morne Park!! No, I did not cycle at top speed, I decided to take the bus here from Terra Nova because it seemed a bit ridiculous to cycle the same section twice. Unfortunately this forced me to pay for a motel room because by the time the bus arrived in Deer Lake and I finished my grocery shopping it was too late for me to start biking towards the park, and I had no idea if there would be any place to set up camp along the way so the safest bet was to stay in town. I was kind of upset about this but I guess sometimes I have to bite the bullet, on the bright side I get a comfy bed indoors :)

My stay in Terra Nova was wonderful! The hike up to Mount Stamford was beautiful and I got to see a moose run away from me! :) The view at the top of the mountain was fantastic but unfortunately the picture doesn't do it justice. I ended up hiking over 25 kms, such a relaxing experience :)




I left the park early this morning because I wanted to get to where the bus stops with time to spare, so I cycled out around 7:30 which is earlier than I usually start. As I was leaving th park I heard a branch crack and I looked to my right to see what is was and there were TWO black bears chowing down on some trees. I didn't stop to take a picture but it was pretty cool :D So I've seen a moose and two bears now all that's left is an eagle and an iceberg. Three weeks left Newfoundland, you can do it!

The bus ride was uneventful but at least I got to see the road I'll be riding back on. Now off to sleep since I apparently have the worst hill to tackle tomorrow.