Have an extra day in St. John’s thanks to the sailing tomorrow instead of today. Went to visit Heather’s father, James Steele, and had a very interesting visit. He turns 85 in October and is a very staunch Newfoundlander…did not want to become part of Canada.
Spent some time in The Rooms looking at art (Mary) and history (Graeme). The art collection was memorable showing the Pratts, to Blackwell and then lesser known artists.
On to the Manuels River for a museum tour, lots of very interesting geology lessons including a detailed discussion of the trilobite beds from 500 million years ago. Walked along the ocean trail and ended up at Heather’s family cottage which Heather is going to rebuild. View across the water to Bell Isle where iron ore was mined.
Went home and devoured Heather’s pan fried cod meal. To die for!
Great pictures!
Nfld looks great. Have almost made it there twice.
Hopefully third time is the charm!
But until then … I am living my living my life vicariously through you intrepid travellers!
Glad you made it to Dildo!
Jimmy Kimmel will be touched!
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