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September 17th 2009
Published: September 17th 2009
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Well we got off the ferry and we were in Newfoundland. We’d heard from so many people that it was beautiful, and we have to admit we were looking forward to be surrounded by that amusing Newfie accent. So with great anticipation we proceeded to get lost driving through the town center of Port aux Basque looking for the tourist information. After giving up and deciding to head north…surprise... Read Full Entry



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PebbledashPebbledash
Pebbledash

Pen loved the colours of the rocks
FunkyFunky
Funky

no idea what this is but I like it!
Getting ready for a sunsetGetting ready for a sunset
Getting ready for a sunset

Pen and I with a glass of wine, a book, and cameras...bring on the sunset.
The SunsetThe Sunset
The Sunset

That's it...very pretty.
The MoonThe Moon
The Moon

Just couldn't resist trying to get a picture of a perfect moon on a clear night!
The moon, but closerThe moon, but closer
The moon, but closer

A bit of zoom and crop and the moon comes closer.
The SS EthieThe SS Ethie
The SS Ethie

This is what's left of the S.S Ethie, a steamer who didn't fare well off this coast.
The ArchesThe Arches
The Arches

Another stop on our way up Newfoundlands West Coast
Viking?Viking?
Viking?

On the hunt for Vikings, I would probably fit in well.
Lobster ManLobster Man
Lobster Man

He was giving it all that.
Viking PeltsViking Pelts
Viking Pelts

I don't know what they do with them, but I guess they wear them or sleep on em.
Behold, a vikingBehold, a viking
Behold, a viking

This dude told us all about what it was like to live in these houses in 900AD on the coast of Newfoundland.
Viking WarriorViking Warrior
Viking Warrior

This dude is a madman.
A viking maidA viking maid
A viking maid

I found a sleeping viking maid
Peat BricksPeat Bricks
Peat Bricks

This is the bricks the Vikings used to build their buildings
Sustainable or what?Sustainable or what?
Sustainable or what?

A building made out of dried peat bricks, wood and grass.
Viking Iron MongerViking Iron Monger
Viking Iron Monger

She was well into getting those flames going!
VillageVillage
Village

A view of the viking village
Prime Camping SpotPrime Camping Spot
Prime Camping Spot

Fading sunset over the ocean, stars and moon on the other side...just awesome.
Camping in the QuarryCamping in the Quarry
Camping in the Quarry

Big drop in, big pile of pallets, big fire, big meal, big fun.



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