The Long and Winding Road

Nothing too exciting to report on today as most of the day was spent on the coach, covering the 375 klm of winding hilly road, from Rocky Harbour to Gander.

At least the weather cooperated which allowed us to enjoy the scenery along the way

We stop at Grand Falls-Windsor along the Exploits River to visit the Salmonid Interpretation Centre which has exhibits on the history, biology, ecology and habitat of the Atlantic Salmon. 

An Atlantic Salmon trying to make it's way up the ladder to spawn. The gate was opened shortly after this shot was taken, allowing the salmon to continue their upstream journey. One thing I learned about Atlantic Salmon is that they don't necessarily die after the spawn.
Apparently the majority return to the ocean to repeat the cycle

This was a particularly big jump for the salmon coming up river. I watched one beauty make a spectacular high leap, only to smash against the rocks and bounce back to the lower level.

Our accommodations are in Gander this night.
A quick stop at the airport reveal it is no longer the bustling Trans-Atlantic hub it once was.