Arches Provincial Park north of Rocky Harbour was a stop on our way to Port Au Choix. Pretty isn't it? We (the Taekema family and us) all stopped at Arches to have lunch and the kids climbed the rocks and arches, much to Richard's chagrin. We then motored north another hour to our camping destination and just when you think you couldn't find a place prettier than the place you stayed last night, you do. The kids spent all day on the beach at our campsite at Port Au Choix (middle picture). The beach was beautiful and the sun was shining and we had another great dinner together. Port au Choix is known as the "Capital of the shrimp fisheries" in Western Newfoundland. Hmmmm-who knew?

Leslie and Anna-May took off to the Paleo-Eskimo and Archaic Indian National Historic site here. The last picture is of the short walk around the area that archaeologists found 18 sea-side home sites that are thousands of years old. If you look very carefully, you can see Labrador in the distance.

After dinner some kids went to the beach and others played dress up. The adults had some beverages and listened to some music for a short while before the brood came back. We showed some video of our time in San Diego at Sea World and the wildlife park. Just to let them know what they are in for. This was one of those days you never want to end but like all days, they do.

Tomorrow we are off to the Viking settlement for the day and whatever picturesque settings we will find along the way.

Canadiana: The first patent processed in Canada by the Canadian gov't was issued to G. Riley on July 6th, 1842. The patent was for an improved method of brewing beer and malt liquors. Thank you Mr. Riley

The Yukon has the largest consumption ratio of beer than anywhere else in Canada. 144.2 litres per person. BC is last but consumes 2and a half times more wine than any other place in Canada.