We took a day off the bikes today—remember, the plan was for moderately easy days and multi-night stops. Three days of steady strong headwinds was enough! And this little town looked like it had something to offer.
We dawdled around in the morning then headed out for a late (for us) breakfast at the place recommended by our host. It was closed today! By the time we found another place that was open and had a free table, it was more like brunch. So we selected our meals accordingly.
I chose quiche and salad. The quiche was delicious; I couldn’t finish the salad.
After brunch, we changed into shorts and headed off for a walk on the beach and also to check out the little ferry across the river, which we are thinking of taking with our bikes tomorrow. The ferry takes bikes, but does it just drop us on a sandy beach? If that’s the case, we will just go the long way and ride over the bridge.
The steps from the little ferry dock to Largo de Barbacã
Jacquie GaudetTo Scott AndersonIt’s very nice and the next few places should be as well, judging from other journals here on CB. Reply to this comment 1 month ago
Waves crashing on the end of a rocky spit. We didn’t walk out there but saw another couple did; they weren’t paying attention to the incoming tide so I think they were out there quite a while!
It’s a kind of seaweed, I guess. In addition to the loose bits scattered on the beach, plenty was growing in the little tidal potholes. Photo is through the very clear water (with polarizing filter).
Scott AndersonOh, Ok. If Bill and Steve aren’t going to help you out I’ll give a shot. This is a ruddy turnstone, a bird you might see at Stanley Park. Reply to this comment 1 month ago
Scott AndersonI’m less sure about this one. I think it’s a Dublin because his bill looks a little long and droopy from this shot, but he might be a sanderling. These two are both species you might see back home. Reply to this comment 1 month ago
Jacquie GaudetTo Scott AndersonI guess a walk over the bridge with my binoculars is now on my to-do list. We live close to the north end of Lions Gate Bridge. Reply to this comment 1 month ago
Jacquie GaudetTo Scott AndersonI'm thinking dunlin because nonbreeding sanderlings are pale gray and this one is not. Reply to this comment 6 days ago
Scott AndersonTo Jacquie GaudetRight. And it’s definitely not a Dublin like I said the first time, because you’re not in Ireland. Reply to this comment 6 days ago
Jacquie GaudetTo Scott AndersonAnd I'm not very good at birds, so yeah, I first looked up dublin. Damned autocorrect! Reply to this comment 6 days ago
A later photo from a more sheltered area shows the cobbles still embedded in the conglomerate that the water will wear away, allowing the cobbles to make potholes in the volcanic (?) rock layer.
