Around Codroy

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Hi Blog! 

The Codroy Valley sits between the Anguille Mountain and the Long Range Mountains. Running through the valley are two main rivers, the Grand Codroy and the Little Codroy. Our campground sits up on a bluff above the Grand Codroy River.

After our morning hike (see the prior blog), we drove over to Codroy Seafood to pick up a couple of fresh lobsters. On the way, we drove along the Grand Codroy River. We were surprised to see a sheep and lamb walking down the road.

After stopping to take their photo, we proceeded down the road, only to stop again to see the rest of the flock. We noticed a couple of sheep dogs (who were probably in charge of watching the sheep) playing tug of war with a big stick. When the farmer is away the puppies will play.

The Codroy Seafood Lobster Pound is just were we left it when we last visited in 2018. We learned from our campground owner that Codroy Seafood had opened a store in Channel-Port aux Basques, but she assured us we could still pick out our own lobsters from the pound.

The lobster pound is a huge tank filled with tubs of live lobsters. Fresh seawater is constantly circulated to keep the lobsters healthy. As orders come in, the ones in the front are the first to go. The new arrivals are added to the back.

With a little help from one of the lobstermen, we picked out a couple two pound lobsters. The weight was verified and Kathy took the slip upstairs to the office to pay while Dave carried the two lobsters to the Jeep.

Before leaving Codroy, we took in the scenery. The Holy Trinity Anglican Church is an historic site. It was built in 1913.

We’re pretty sure these boats were in the same position when we visited in 2018. Life in Newfoundland is timeless.

After leaving Codroy Seafood with our two lobsters (appropriately named "Lunch" and "Dinner"), we stopped at Grand Codroy Provincial Park for a little beachcombing. We scoured the beach looking for pretty rocks and sea glass.

After a couple of passes, we decided to cross the one lane bridge and take a look at Searston Beach.

We had better luck! Not only we did we find sea glass, but we were joined by another couple driving a very cool blue and white Jeep. Kathy took the opportunity to "duck" them!

While it was not a huge haul, still we found some cool pieces to add to the collection.

When we got home, we introduced Lunch and Dinner to Ruby.  Ruby was curious, but after a sniff or two, she quickly lost interest.

Back in 2018, we borrowed a pot from the campground to cook our lobsters. When we checked in this time, we asked about borrowing a pot again. The owner informed us it was in the exact same spot in the community room as it had been in 2018. Life in Newfoundland is timeless.

Fresh lobster right from the pound, steamed with a little salt water and beer. It doesn’t get any better. Tastes just as good as it did in 2018. Life in Newfoundland is timeless.

We have one more day to explore the area. See ya tomorrow!