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Travel Blogs from Newfoundland and Labrador
Moravian Mission of Makkovik
... were housed is still called Hebron today. The population of Makkovik is 380. They have a large community, based around the Moravian Church, which was established over 200 years ago in this area.
We were taken up to the local meeting point on top of a hill. It has a gazebo in a strategic position, and on a fine day, the view must be wonderful. This area is used for most community celebrations, such as the Easter Games, and ...
Ghosts in the High Arctic
... then started our walk, which was to the top of a high ridge of grey rock. Although it was a bit challenging walking up along on these stones, I was ever mindful of ensuring that I would not break any bones, as medical assistance would be several days away. By the time we reached the ridge, I realised how windy it really was up there, and looked at an Inusshuk, which was built of the Inuit people to show which way the caribou ...
Last day in Newfoundland :(
... weather is cold, rainy and very windy, the waves are crashing up on the coastline. So it's 7:15 p.m. and we have checked in, but, and it's a big BUT, the parking lot is already full with cars for a ferry that was supposed to leave at 5:00 p.m. plus the vehicles that are supposed to leave at 9:30. The ferries are waiting somewhere outside the harbour-they can't come in because of the high winds, so we are at the mercy of the sea! They told us we need to leave the terminal and ...
Hot and cold but most convivial
... again before returning to Europe. Basically from Europe to the warm waters of the Caribbean / Gulf of Mexico and then back again. I can understand why they normally have passengers.
Wednesday 11th April 2012
Farraday Fracture Zone - Mid Atlantic
Bootiful day today. Not particularly warm in the wind, but sunny, bright and clear. The sea is calm and no more fog!
I was having a quick snooze this ...
Farewell Newfoundland and Labrador!
... our little treasure that we're taking back to the mainland with us. Yep, hate to say it, but we got a nice big rock chip on the front windshield of the truck. It is a real dooooozzzzee!!
Farewell Newfoundland and Labrador. You're a beautiful province with fabulous people and warm hospitality. We really loved our stay. Knowing that, we'll be sure to come back again one day soon.
See ya back on the ...