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By Bon Bon on the Go Go
October 12th 2005

I've made it to Newfoundland!

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Off to Newfoundland I'm not sure what to expect Pleasantly surprised! My last day in Halifax yesterday was pretty much spent wandering the streets. I checked out some of the "Lobsters in the City" that are scattered about town. They are basically 7 feet tall fibreglass lobsters that have been creatively decorated by artisans and will eventually be auctioned off to raise money for something...to be honest, I don't think I ever found out! I also stopped by the Mary E. Black Gallery which was currently displaying "In the Margins: Works by 12 woman clay artists." One from each of the [View Full Entry]

By Flying Bayman
September 10th 2005

The Viking Trail and Labrador

North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador » Southern Labrador

Gros Morne barrens
boggy barrens on trail to Western Brook Pond in Gros Morne

COMING SOON after completion of story [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
February 28th 1990

ENTRY 47 -- Boat Harbour

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Rugged beauty
A view from behind our house.

ENTRY 47 -- Boat Harbour & Cook's Hr. Trinity College was and is an Anglican seminary. While I had been away, my good friend and mentor Dr. R.K.Harriman had retired at age 70. "Bryan!" he said when he saw me. "The wayward postulant has returned from the Punjab!" After a short chat , (which the professor found 'very interesting') the subject shifted to Trinity College. Many changes had taken place while I had been abroad. I remained silent. "It started with a law suit against Trinity College. The administration lost. The college has been put on probation and sta [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
March 27th 1987

Entry 31 -- The Abomination

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Excerpt of the Rev. H. Nigel Fox Jr. Travel Journal Entry 31 -- The Abomination That Wreaks Desolation By late winter we had settled into our new surroundings quite comfortably. Even at the bleakest time of year, the stark beauty of the area was undeniable, especially after a major snowfall. The rocky, barren landscape would be blanketed in deep, white, pristine snow as far as the eye could see in all directions - untouched by the presence of man. Our residence was just out of town at the top of a rise from which we could see the grey blue, often [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
March 9th 1987

Entry 22-- The Dig

North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador » Epaves Bay

Excerpt of the Rev. H. Nigel Fox Jr. Travel Journal Entry 22 -- The Dig Even with all her research lost at sea, Norah knew all she needed to know in order to find the Viking site and the talisman - if it was there. According to the Sagas, Vinland the Good was a "simple" society patterned after the teachings of Christ. It adopted the architecture and ways of the Skraelings (the aboriginal people). The newcomers used the great wealth that they produced to give themselves more time to pursue "the Good" - spirituality and the Kristgod. In all probability, t [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
March 8th 1987

Entry 21 -- Bakeapple Pie

North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador » Cook's Harbour

Excerpt of the Rev. H. Nigel Fox Jr. Travel Journal Entry 21 -- Bakeapple Pie Norah's research showed that the usual method of Nordic travel was the long-ship. Uniquely built in such a way that it could glide across the water, this made the vessel vulnerable to storms. Although using the sun and stars for bearing, the Nordic sailors would follow the coastline wherever possible (keeping a safe distance). Recognising the warning signs of bad weather, they would pull into land before the storm broke. Currents were the most important factor in Nordic travel. The [View Full Entry]

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