NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR, 1997

When I think of these two destinations, I will always think of lighthouses. The islands are made up of hundreds of coves and each one has a lighthouse. However, the first impression is the profusion of colors used to paint the buildings in St. Johns. The weather is so dreary, cold, and foggy, the only bright spot are the colored homes. Looking out our hotel room was a bright yellow building with purple around the windows and a turquoise door. Sure am glad I don't have to live next door to something like that! In the harbor was a huge iceberg and we would see them thoughout our trip. We journeyed to Cape Spear which is the most easterly point in North America. Newfoundland is the only place in the world that is 1/2 hour off normal time! They just have to be different.

The island itself reminded us very much of Scotland. Rugged coast with much the same wildlife, especially the birds. Each day we would head off to a different destination, one more beautiful than the other. The viking influence is very strong, especially in Labrador. We went to archaeological digs, took a boat trip to look for whales and to a bird colony, saw large herds of caribou,climbed to the top of some lighthouses, visited fishing villages, climbed part way up a mountain (luckily we had to turn back because of time restraints. Dave & I were the only ones dumb enough to attempt it), went tide pooling, and just enjoyed the magnificence of these two places.

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