Touring with Owen 8-16-14

St John’s is well known for its colorful painted homes.  Not just in one section of town, but thruout the city – old and new….. delightful to enjoy!

 

An old train mural

Above the city watching the narrow harbor opening is Signal Hill…. walking rails, museum, the lighthouse and grand city views.

 

Cape Spear Light House is the eastern most point in Newfoundland.

Gun embankments from WWII at Cape Spear

 

And harbors along the way ….

 

Of course a Mermaid!

And nightlife at Shamrock City --

Thank you Pauiine and Owen for sharing an enjoyable evening………

Dildo and Whiteway 8-13-14

 

An interesting museum and delightful guide on fishing and communityCute bathroom sign.

Denny found the Trans-Atlantic Cable history most interesting – located at Hearts Content.  After many tries in mid 1800’s finally success.  This was a well paying job for the time with one year training at no pay.  Cost for telegram 20 words 100 characters 20 pounds sterling in gold. 

 

And of course there has to be a light house near by a fishing harbor --- rocky lands and a cloudy day.

 

 

The sun peaked thru on “Shag Rock” so named for the cormorants that nest there – view at Whiteway for lunch.

In & About Brigus 8-12-14

Captain Bob Bartlett is well known in Brigus.  His home is now a museum…. E  

Enjoy colorful window boxes

And More delightful and colorful homes – old and new

 

Garbage containers are unique – found in multiple colors and sizes -

The rainy days continue -- Check Sharon & Don’s Blog for more pictures and touring - http://shadonrv.blogspot.com/

8-8 to 10 Brigus Blueberry Festival, NF

Next stop along the way – Brigus – well known for its Blueberry Festival……alas the Fri-Sat was mostly rain!  But they did have a short parade, a 3’ Blueberry Pie, arts & crafts, food vendors and of course music!  Enjoyed the variety on Sunday afternoon and fireworks at night.  The Dance Parties and evening music is late – starting at 10p and going to the wee hours. 

 

Until it RAINED BUCKETS!!!! Thank goodness for a tent!  Workers kept emptying the top……

What a hoot – the “Miss” Blueberry Pageant --- beauties for sure! 

Sunday was a better day for the festival with excellent entertainments with a variety of music!  What fun!  Kids sure enjoyed the activities as well!

  Surprise to see Owen & Pauline & her sister at the festival!  We’ll see them again in St. Johns

And of course a Blueberry Festival has to have some Blueberry Treats!   Yummmy! 

Another enjoyable day with lots of friendly folks.  Of course Denny has never met a stranger –-----