I stopped in to wander through the Anglican Cathedral today after a meeting. It’s a fascinating building, both for its history and its construction. As cathedrals go, it’s really quite small. Not so small as the one in Fredericton, but still miniscule by comparison with ones in larger centres. To my mind this makes it…
Category: Newfoundland & Labrador
No Mistake About it: Visiting the Fossils of Mistaken Point
I once read a saying that the difference between North America and Europe can be summed up in the statement that in North America, one hundred years is considered to be a long time, whereas in Europe, one hundred miles is considered to be a long distance. Our historical record in Newfoundland only goes back…
Ferryland adventures; icebergs, interesting places, and an incredible picnic
Yesterday’s adventure took us to Ferryland via Brigus South and netted us two icebergs, a house and a half, a dropped shed, a marvelous picnic, a tired border collie, and a lighthouse pyramid. The second of the icebergs you can see above. It’s grounded in Ferryland Harbour and is absolutely spectacular. But the house and…
A swiftly flowing current
I keep saying that I’d like for life to slow down just a hair, but the reality is that I’m the reason that my life doesn’t have many lulls. As I’ve said before, I am the Queen of Mistaking a Level Playing Field for Room to Add Something Else. I’ve been holding that title for…
Enchanted
There are places to which one simple visit is not enough; places that ensnare the senses and enthrall the spirit with a come-hither aura. The Faerie Ring in Harbour Grace is one such location and I’ve been itching for a chance to go back again (I visited last fall) with my new camera, a wide-angle…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 