Extended Town of Fogo stay!
We had planned to stop here for several days while taking day trips to other areas. When Jannich set up the RV and put out the slides one of the metal cables in the bedroom slide started to growl and grind – half frayed and ready to snap. We are parked close to the Lions Community Activity Centre and they kindly offered the use of their telephone. After a few phone calls a new cable is on its way from the RV factory in Ontario.
Jannich will have to install it upon arrival. We are not expecting the part until Monday. No problem, we are not in a hurry and have no deadlines. This extended stay will give us time to explore the magnificent system of hiking trails this town has developed. Difficult sections of climbing have been fitted with pressure treated lumber steps , railings and viewing platforms. See pictures.
The community built all of this during the off season fishing months. Apparently, the women carried fairly large rocks to mark the paths up these inclines in buckets while the men of the town fashioned the steps and handrails.
Garrison Point is the beginning of the trail to Fogo Head ,which is 338 feet above sea level while Brimstone Head is 300 feet. We have been told that the third trail is far more difficult! This concentrated, cooperative effort is one more indicator of the depth of detrmination one can note of the people of Newfoundland.
Jannich will have to install it upon arrival. We are not expecting the part until Monday. No problem, we are not in a hurry and have no deadlines. This extended stay will give us time to explore the magnificent system of hiking trails this town has developed. Difficult sections of climbing have been fitted with pressure treated lumber steps , railings and viewing platforms. See pictures.
The community built all of this during the off season fishing months. Apparently, the women carried fairly large rocks to mark the paths up these inclines in buckets while the men of the town fashioned the steps and handrails.
Garrison Point is the beginning of the trail to Fogo Head ,which is 338 feet above sea level while Brimstone Head is 300 feet. We have been told that the third trail is far more difficult! This concentrated, cooperative effort is one more indicator of the depth of detrmination one can note of the people of Newfoundland.
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