Trinity is a village on the Bonavista Peninsula with many charming historic homes. There is a theatre and other attractions, but we felt it was all just a little too "pretty" and didn't feel very authentic. Still, it was interesting to walk through the village and we didn't regret the short detour from our route.
Our next stop was Elliston. We found the municipal campsite via IOverlander. Small sites. No potable water or sewer. We did have electricity. Not the greatest for the price. Plusses included being right across the road from the beach, and close access to a Puffin colony.
They are the cutest little birds. We walked from the campsite, about one kilometre, several times. The birds nest in burrows in the ground, but live most of the time out at sea. When they fly they remind me of a windup toy with their wings flapping madly and their little bodies so still.
Down the road from Elliston is Maberly, and that's the end of the road. Such picturesque houses everywhere. The Puffin Craft store is in Maberly and we stopped in to order five crocheted puffins for our grandchildren. The owner shipped them to us in September and was very helpful with everything.
In Elliston there is a Sealer's Museum that provided a very informative look into the dangerous and hard life of a sealer. We ate at The Puffin Cafe - delicious cod dishes.
Amazing scenery everywhere. We visited Cape Bonavista where tradition holds that John Cabot landed in 1497. Dungeon Provincial Park, Spillar's Cove, the Mockbeggar Plantation and the Ryan Premises were all worth visiting.
Elliston is known as The Root Cellar Capital of the world, with some 133 root cellars discovered. Used for storing vegetables and other supplies the cellars are open to visitors and very interesting to see.
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