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June 7th 2017

Published: June 12th 2017

It is tempting to think that a bunch of half starved, frozen, lost and crazy Viking sailors landed by chance on the Northernmost tip of Newfoundland some 1,000 years ago, after a harrowing haphazard voyage through Ice Berg alley. But no! You would be wrong! After half an hour at the historical exhibit and archeological dig at L'Anse aux Meadows (a corruption of "the Cove of Medea" in French) it be... Read Full Entry

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Jim Coates

Profession: Photographer and retired agricultural economist. Favourite music: Kris Kristofferson, Malena Muyala, Regina Spektor, Schubert's Symphonies, Symphonie Fantastique, Holly Williams. Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay. Favourite movie: Casablanca, Dr Strangelove, El baño del Papa, The Bourne Ultimatum, Men in Tights. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French. Church: Mount Olivet UMC, Arlington, VA Favourite quote: Play for more than you can afford to lose and you will know the game. Interests and hobbies: Photography, riding and reading. One thing I want to do b... full info

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12th June 2017

Harry
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A biking Viking meets his ancestors.
Probably his ancestors appreciate the arrival of their prodigal son. And would appreciate the class of his new ship.

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