8-22-14 Leaving Newfoundland

A wonderful summer in Newfoundland.  Interesting culture, enjoyable music, delightful scenery, friendly people and great memories of Newfoundland.  Sean asked us which we would go back to: Alaska or Newfoundland.  Hands down --- Newfoundland!

We parked at Placentia before leaving.  Enjoyed the long boardwalk and ocean view as we say good-bye to Newfoundland in the morning.  Centuries ago 1500’s, fisherman from France and England fished these bays for Cod in the summer, using the wide  pebbly beaches to sun dry the Cod.Yesterday we left Argentia for North Sydney on the 14 hr overnight ferry.  Lesson learned – book early and do get a cabin!  Arrived in Nova Scotia for a long morning nap in my bed and a shower.

More to see in Nova Scotia …….

08-19-14 St John’s Area

After a storm windy night/morning – the clouds cleared and it was time to re-explore a bit.  Of course it was to Costco first for lunch….. Then back to Signal Hill which guards the entrance to St John’s Harbor – a narrow neck entrance.

 

Look just what pulled out of the harbor… This is a supply boat going out to oil rigs.

Then back to Cape Spear Lighthouse for grand views.  The “New” Lighthouse as well as the Old one.

 

 

The blue waters and crashing waves are always a delight.

The “Fireweed” is nearing its top.  Summer is on the way out.  We will leave Newfoundland on Thursday back to Sydney, Nova Scotia.

What great memories of NF –  Newfoundland may be a rocky island, covered with trees and small lakes, and wonderful little coastal fishing towns, but it is the warmth of the people that make it so special.

St John’s George St 8-18-14

On a “Gray Cloudy Day” it is time to go sight seeing in the George Street area – well known for night life and music… a bit of whimsy and fun…..

 

 

 

 

 

And whimsy –Ugly Sticks come in all sizes and designs…… 

Many Electrical Boxes are decorated (above) The colorful houses are also shown in decorations – below a mail box and old faucets as coat hangers.

Hunter Boots are the best!

Newfoundland homes are often colorful and delightful to the eye!

Ferryland–8-17-14

A Touring day with Owen & Pauline south of St. John’s to Ferryland – a coastal community along the Atlantic shore.  “A Gray Cloudy Day” song fits with today’s travels.  The coastal shores are rugged, rocky with many small inlets, bays.   

  

Enjoyed some shops ….

 

And  a model boat collection…..

 

An enjoyable days with new Newfoundland Friends….

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………