The sled is used to haul wood that was cut and stacked along the roadways.

And then re-stacked in the yard, waiting for the colder months of the year.

Well we're back on the road again, and retracing our path south along Route 430. Our destination today is Deer Lake, on the junction of Route 430 and the TransCanada Hwy., 30 kilometres south-east of the Gros Morne National Park south gate.

Many of the Newfoundland roadways were laid over a flat and barren landscape populated with short trees, bog, and bedrock.

Just short of two hours after leaving Gunners Cove, we pull into Flowers Cove, on Route 430, and at the entrance of Strait of Belle Isle. We are here because of another one of Sharon's wonderful discoveries relating to our holiday extravaganza. Thrombolites, some of the earth's most primitive life forms reside here.

It's time to get back onto the road again.

Along this stretch of the highway, the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence had all kinds interesting colours and designs, but out of nearly a dozen photographs, this was my favourite. The speed of the car while taking the pictures created the blurry effect.

Inspecting His Lobster Traps

The last time we visited Arches Provincial Park you may remember it was not a very pleasant day. What a difference a couple of days can make.

This bird may be beaking off because we're taking up his parking spot--or he's saying feed me!

After having something to nibble on, we have a bit of time to just wander around.

It was not a very dry experience getting to this location for a photograph. The runoff from further up the slope created large areas of bog making it impossible to move about without receiving damp socks in the process.