Day 2 (October 1, 2022):





Morning view of the heart of Saint Pierre 


Not one, but two super ferries! These ferries go to/from Newfoundland and Miquelon.  


The cathedral 




The modern airport


The Air Saint Pierre puddle hopper to Miquelon. 


There are two pilot seats, but Just one pilot!


First view of Langlade








First view of the village of Miquelon, population 400ish. 


The Miquelon air terminal. 


The mayor of Miquelon accepting gifts from the President of the Acadian National Society. 


Church and war memorial in the centre of Miquelon. 


The Prefect’s residence when in Miquelon. 

The post office. 





Lighthouse


Farm tour 


This small operation produces 11,000 heads of lettuce per year, which are fully consumed by the residents of Saint Pierre et MIquelon. 




Goats 

Goats 

And more goats 

Visit to the brasserie which produces an award-winning brew called Miqu’Ale. 


Most wires are buried here. And for those that aren’t, the poles are made of concrete. 


All licence plates start with “ SPM” for Saint Pierre et Miquelon. 


The community’s incredible spread for our delegation tonight. 

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