Passing Arches to Gros Morne
We leisurely made our way back from the top of Newfoundland to Gros Morne National Park. On our way back we stopped by the Arches.
Tablelands
The Tablelands are actually part of the earth's mantel that was deposited in Newfoundland when the continental plates collided and separated. Our guide demonstrated with Nina and another girl. Nina represented Newfoundland and the girl in the red, the other continental plate. Since the Tablelands are the earth's mantel, they are the more brownish colour, and nothing can grow on it. The things that do grow actually grow on debris that collects on the Tablelands. Many plants developed interesting feeding behaviours. Some lure insects, trap them, and feed on them as they decompose. Others feed on their own dead leaves. It was a bit rainy and cold, but the Sun did peak through a couple of times.
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