Should We Stay or Should We Go

Traveling with other people can be one of the most rewarding experiences you have. You get to share the excitement of discovering a new place, laugh about the little things that happen along the way, and create memories that you’ll talk about for years. But let’s be honest - traveling with others can also have its challenges. Everyone has their own routines, preferences, and ideas about what makes a great trip. Some people like to be up and out early every morning. Others prefer a slower start with coffee and a relaxed breakfast. Some people love having every detail planned, while others like to see where the day takes them. The key is finding a balance that works for everyone. Our recent trip to Newfoundland was a great reminder of how wonderful traveling with others can be. I traveled with my sisters and cousin for two weeks exploring this beautiful province. We had a general idea of where we wanted to go and the things we hoped to see, but we also left room for flexibility. And...

Photo by Krista Kankula on Unsplash There were a few experiences in Newfoundland that we knew we didn’t want to miss, and a boat tour through Western Brook Pond was one of them. We had been watching the weather forecast carefully, especially after our last boat tour,  hoping to book our tour on one of the sunnier days. Unfortunately, by the time we were ready to make our reservation, there was only one sailing with space available. We booked it and hoped for the best. That meant an early start. We arrived at the Western Brook Pond parking lot around 8:00 a.m. so we could catch the shuttle golf cart to the dock. Although many people enjoy the three-kilometre walk, we knew it would have been challenging for my sister, so the shuttle was the perfect option. We arrived with plenty of time to spare, which gave us the chance to relax with a hot cup of tea and a warm pastry before boarding the boat. It was a nice, quiet start to the morning. Despite its name, Western Brook Pond isn...

Located on Newfoundland's west coast, Gros Morne National Park covers nearly 1,800 square kilometres, making it the second-largest national park in Atlantic Canada. The name Gros Morne comes from French and means "large, solitary mountain," a fitting description of one of the park's most recognizable peaks. The park was established in 1973 and, in 1987, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the scenery alone is enough to leave a lasting impression, it was the park's remarkable geology that earned it international recognition. Millions of years ago, massive tectonic forces pushed part of the Earth's mantle to the surface here, creating one of the few places in the world where scientists can study rocks that normally lie deep beneath the Earth's crust. Photo by Timothy Holmes on Unsplash You don't need to understand geology to appreciate Gros Morne, though. Everywhere you look the landscape is changing. Rugged mountains, dense forests, q...