Pierced Rock (Rocher-Percé) Gaspe

Again, we had many and varied conversations 'til fairly late. And likewise slept in in the morning. 'The dear vicar made some lovely blueberry muffins and we needed to get to Perce fairly early as this was the day our Toronto friend had to return to her home.

My Dutch friend and I had a lovely wander on the causeway and beach around …

On the road by 830 we worked our way up the Gaspe Peninsula.

We stopped in Riviere de Loup for coffee and a pee break and then continued on. It was very hot again today and we had the air pumping in the mini van.

Stopped for a picnic lunch in Baie de Sables and again it was very hot. We clambered along the rocky beach marveling at …

... of the day - clean clothes and towels. The town of Perce in the Lands End region is another tourist stop known for its pierced rock so we did the touristy thing and took pictures. We had originally thought we would stay in Perce for a night but ...

... feel I have experienced in some way. On arrival in Perce we get a magical glimpse through the mist of the famous Rocher Perce (Pierced Rock). It is a huge jagged rock that rears out of the sea just off the shoreline and is home to many birds. It is ...