East Coast Trail Deadman's Bay Path : St. John's to Blackhead
East Coast Trail Deadman's Bay Path ECT Thru-Hike We were awake early, well-rested and excited to make our second attempt at the East Coast Trail . By 7:30 AM we were packed and downstairs enjoying a continental breakfast at MUN, which consisted of coffee, muffins, and chocolate croissants. The young lady at the reception desk greeted us cheerfully, wished us the best of luck, and again did us the favour of calling a taxi to the University. By pleasant happenstance, the same driver who took us to Portugal Cove picked us up again. He happily took us up to Fort Amherst, the northern trailhead to Deadmans Bay Path . En route he reminisced about his time as a regional Scout leader, and all the hikes and camping trips he took beavers, cubs, and scouts on. He also described his volunteer work which involved fundraising for disabled and abused children by helping to set up local quad, or 4x4 vehicle, drives around the province. All in all, he reminded us that true change is often...