St. Pierre, France. Walk through town.

We were invited to a party last night in the Pinnacle Grill by friends we have known over the years who have sailed with us. It was a lovely evening. As usual, we were left with bulging stomachs - the "Pinnacle Baby" 😆.

We arrived in St Pierre today, south of Newfoundland. It is a part of France but is self-governing. The St Pierre and Miquelon Islands have a very chequered history, and it makes for an interesting read if you look it up on the Internet.

Docking in port was problematic because of very strong winds, 50 knots. The ship had to try again, turning around for a second approach, and even then, the ship struggled to dock. Everyone on board was warned for strong winds if they ventured ashore into town.

Paul and I took a shuttle into town and had a bit of a wander around before making our way to a viewpoint and a monument on the outskirts of town. From there, we decided to walk back to the ship, but via hillside paths.Read more