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North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador February 28th 1990

ENTRY 47— February 28th 1990 Pistolet Bay 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. "How do you feel about moving to Newfoundland?" "Well...." He continued, "You have acquired the reputation of a priest who likes a little travel and adventure. The House of Bishops will meet next week and I have arranged an interview for you with the Archbishop of Canada. He knows your story and has some interesting places he would like to send you." Pistolet Bay Parish Miranda and I met with the Archbishop. He was a very impressive person. He must have been at least 6'4" tall and was lean, well groomed, with white hair and kind ... read more

ENTRY 31 -- The Abomination

North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador March 27th 1987

Bryan

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox 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 a short distance from the harbour at the top of a rise. We could see the grey blue, often angry water of the Sea. The power and awesome nature of God was never far from one's mind in such a location. We fell into a work routine that seemed to fit us both. The typical ... read more

ENTRY 22-- The Dig

North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador » Cook's Harbour March 9th 1987

Bryan

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox circa 1925 ENTRY 22 -- The Dig Even with her research lost at sea, Norah knew all she needed to know in order to find the Viking site and the talisman; if they existed. 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 settlers of Winelandia used their great wealth to pursue spiritually and spread the Gospel. In all probability, the community extended around Pistolet Bay and beyond. It would be difficult for Norah to establish her find as Viking, due to the great Skraeling influence. Fortunately, the Sagas described the Viking's first North American settlement in great detail. It was Nordic in design. 'The Deckers ... read more

ENTRY 21 -- Bakeapple Pie

North America » Canada » Newfoundland & Labrador » Cook's Harbour March 8th 1987

Bryan

An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox circa 1925 Entry 21 -- Bakeapple Pie Norah's research showed that the usual method of Nordic travel was the long-ship. Uniquely built, it could glide across the water. However the vessel was vulnerable to storms. 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 Norsemen would move with the flow, even if it meant a longer route. Norah figured that Leif and the Kristmen (Pronounced Krīstmen with a hard k) had followed the strong current up the west coast of Greenland, shifted over round about Cape Dyer and had taken ... read more

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