We got off the ship today to explore Gros Morne National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its scientific value. Its most visible feature is the Tablelands, which is a chunk of the Earth’s mantle which was pushed upward through tectonic processes and made visible when the crust above it eroded away over millions of years.

In the afternoon, we took a hike on the Burnt Hill Trail in Norris Point, a small community at the edge of the park.

And then it was back to the ship, which is currently en route to Red Bay, Labrador.

This morning, we took a Zodiac ride through the Bay of Islands near Lark Harbour. Our guide and driver was Serguei, who is the geologist on the expedition team, and he told us quite a bit about the rocks we passed. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take notes. :-)