Nusfjord, Norway and the Fish
Fish. A LOT of fish. That was our second impression of the Lofoten Islands. I have never seen so many fish in my life. I am not talking hundreds but perhaps millions, all hanging headless from ancient … Continue reading Nusfjord, Norway and the Fish
Newfoundland Fjords and the Lobster
How romantic is the idea of an old home, perched up on a small hill by the sea, with the waves slowly lapping at the rocky shore? We found one of these homes in Portland Creek, the Entente Cordiale Beachfront … Continue reading Newfoundland Fjords and the Lobster
Twillingate, Land of the Icebergs
I read a lot as a kid and enjoyed many a movie on Saturdays. One of my favorites was the story of the Titanic and I loved the original B&W movie. The Titanic was a big, new, and oh … Continue reading Twillingate, Land of the Icebergs
Skerwink Trail
If you do not like heights, then this trail is not for you. If you like walking up to the tops of cliffs overlooking ocean waters, looking down over flying birds, then this top 5 trail in Canada is a … Continue reading Skerwink Trail
Trinity
History. It is where we have been and what we can learn from to better our future and some places preserve it better than others do. Trinity is a town that covers it all. Trinity is an old historic town … Continue reading Trinity
Newfoundland Observations
Newfoundland has a lot of very creative town names. Some of the towns we passed: Goobies (not Goonies?), Placentia (ummmm?), Dildo (maybe the town had a lot of fishermen who stayed away for days), Come By Chance (or by choice!), … Continue reading Newfoundland Observations
Puffins, Root Cellars and a Lighthouse
Elliston is a town on the Bonavista Peninsula with 2 very unusual distinctions. First, it is the Root Cellar Capital of the World, and second, it has puffins. I love puffins. They are funny, awkward birds that make it look … Continue reading Puffins, Root Cellars and a Lighthouse
The Most Easterly Point, Cape Spear, and the Tiny Village
I love signs. All kinds. Some of my favorites are location signs. We have been to the southernmost point in the US (Cuba-90 miles!), the 45th parallel both north and south and now we have been to the … Continue reading The Most Easterly Point, Cape Spear, and the Tiny Village
Ferryland Lighthouse
Lighthouses evoke a certain romance of the sea, of ships sailing in the night, guided home by the warmth of the lighthouse beam showing them the way. Those who worked around the clock to make sure the light was always … Continue reading Ferryland Lighthouse
Witless Bay and Bird Island
The Atlantic. A wide-open expanse of water tempted me with gentle breezes, calm waters, and a hint of adventure. While we did not get to sail on this beautiful day, we did ride a zodiac out to see birds flying … Continue reading Witless Bay and Bird Island
The Traveling Squirrel 