Monday morning many of us left Trinity for a beautiful harbor in a “resettlement “ called Traytown. Many small communities were forced by the government to leave their homes or move them to more populated areas because it was too expensive to provide services to the many tiny spots that existed in little Newfoundland harbors. The residents were allowed to come back for up to 10 years after which they would have no government support i.e. no helicopter help if you needed to be evacuated.
We went into a small harbor which then narrowed into a passage that brought us into the beautiful harbor of Traytown, population zero. We anchored with a group of our boats. It was a perfect lunch spot. After lunch we went for a dinghy ride to investigate the little areas around the harbor. Clearly one house was in good shape and it’s owners were building a dock. Apparently these places continue to be weekend and summer spots despite the lack of support. They live on their own.
We weighed anchor after our dinghy ride and went a short distance to Pope’s harbor where Moya has a friend who allowed us to use their dock and outdoor barbecue. This was an even more picturesque spot in a very protected cove. The owners of the house have several small houses, docks and a helipad. We got together with Moya and the folks on Bonnie Rye, a sailboat in our group. We barbecued dinner then sat around a fire pit watching the moon and stars. We planned for an early departure on Tuesday to travel about 60 miles across Trinity bay and into Conception bay. At a speed of about 8 knots that takes 7-8 hours. It is also best to leave early before wind and waves increase. Power boats like calm seas! I was joining Moya for the day so that she would have company and competent help.
The photos of Pope’s harbor are mostly taken in the very early morning just as we were leaving at 6:30.
The Adventures of Anne 
