…..a tale, with a short walk.
The new Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts in Cow Head is a pleasure to visit. We attended the dinner theatre there.
http://theatrenewfoundland.com
I had been to the site where the ship was wrecked and assumed that it became grounded because of high winds and turbulent ocean waves. Learning how it met its demise was very interesting and one can only imagine the weight of responsibility and uncertainty the Captain must have felt when he issued the order. But what were his choices? From the baby sent to shore in a mailbag to the men in the boiler room, all lives were saved.
A great show and a great meal.
You may find the book The SS Ethie and the Hero Dog by Bruce Ricketts interesting. A short book, only 68 pages.
Then on to St Mary’s Botanical Garden in Cow Head. Many of the flowers have lost their bloom and the photos were taken just before dark, but you can still feel the peace and care that went into creating this area.
What a lovely, tranquil place right in the centre of the community.
Walking around little communities is a thing I love to do. You miss so much by simply driving through.
Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.
Steven Wright
Treks Trails & Tales 