Blogs from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, North America - page 4

We have been kept so busy with tons of activities. Yesterday we went to Cod Sounds school of cookery in St John’s where we watched a demo of Brie cheese making by a local homesteader. Headed to Harbor Grace, where the airstrip Amelia Earhart took off from and other small museums. Dinner in Carbonear at Felicity’s mom’s house and local musicians entertained us. Great fun! Overnight stay in a quaint BnB. Rain all day on Thurs-Headed to Portuguese Cove to catch the ferry to Bell Island for 3 days at the Wabana Inn. After an amazing 3 course meal, a local artist came to the Wabana Inn to teach us to make a copper wire pendant. ... read more

Started early today to checkout as many sights as possible. Breakfast at Rocket Bakery & Fresh Foods-wonderful fresh food and great coffee. Newman’s Wine Vault-used to age Port wine dating back to 1679. James o’Mara Pharmacy museum-amazing collection of medicines and pharmacy operations circa 1885. NL Railway Coastal Museum( now defunct). Lunch catered at the Cultural center with a flair for authentic local foods. Walked around Cape Spear overlooking the Atlantic. After a boat tour off the harbor onto the Atlantic, we headed for dinner at a well-knowed fish n chips restaurant. Wow, after 8 hrs, about 5 miles of walking, we’re in for the evening. ... read more

Last day on our own before we meet up with the tour group tonight. Nice breakfast at the JAG Hotel before venturing out in the off and on drizzle all day, but that didn’t stop us for walking in it. In fact, a local said to us on the street ‘you must be from away’ and pointed to our umbrellas. That was good for a laugh! We visited the cultural facility, The Rooms museum, an extensive collection of artifacts of the Province. Also learned about the rich and diverse cultures that formed Newfoundland & Labrador as it is today. Lunch on St John’s harbor at Jack Astor’s and with plenty of downtime before our activities tonight. Tonight we’re headed to Yellowbelly Brewery-yep,another Irish Pub- with the group. (We did learn that the Irish ancestors are a ... read more

Today was cool, high 61, overcast but fabulous weather. Headed north -30 min- to the tip of Bonavista peninsula which was sunny and beautiful. Stopped at several small villages (see pictures with captions), once in a life-time adventures. We were fortunate to travel the road to Elliston,that’s under construction during the week(even though we drove a large stone/rock road),to see the breeding area of the Atlantic Puffin, the provincial bird. Here’s today’s adventures:... read more

After a bumpy flight from Toronto to St John’s NL, we picked up our rental car and headed to Bonivista Peninsula to our B&B located in Port Rexton. On our way on the trans Canada highway, we spotted a moose running along the side of the road. Ok, we’ve only been in Canada for 1 1/2 hrs and we see a moose already!! Picture shows how close the moose was to the road. When we reached the peninsula, we had to turn around and take a 50 minute detour on the back roads because of an accident on the main highway. Did I mention in the pouring rain. We were so glad to pop the cork when we arrived at our destination. This area is absolutely beautiful, even in the rain and fog. I’ll have pictures ... read more