It was the time to say goodbye to Gros Morne National Park and go to Fortune for the ferry to Saint Pierre. I found the task very difficult due to the lack of public transport. The only bus (microbus – in fact) to Fortune goes from St John’s. But I recognized that it is not coming to Fortune two or three huurs before ferry’s departure. Ferry departs at 2.45 pm on Sunday. Bus departs St John’s at 1.30 pm and arrives to Fortune at 7 pm. (Why?) So if you plan the ferry ride you have to be in Fortune the day before.
Rental agencies are limited in New Foundland. No rentals in Fortune. If you rent a car in Gander you have to return the car in Gander or St John’s – no other choice!. I was driving in the morning to Gander. Car returned. Then I tried to find the lift south at the fuel station. No chance – even if they go south they do not want you… Then I was staying half an hour in the light rain on the road. First car took me 70 km. Then I stayed again on Trans Canada Highway like 40 minutes. More then 100 cars passed by… I am getting wet… Yes, old couple gave me next lift. But those are exceptional cases and exceptional people. I am dissappointed: I heard that people in New Foundland are helpful. But is seems that this opinion is exagerated. I reached Goobies junction in the afternoon. At 4 pm Footie’s Microbus (one per day) took me to Fortune (hefty 35 dollars for 2,5-hours ride). I am again on schedule… Wet but happy. And ready for the next adventure…
