One of our favourite drives in Newfoundland is the winding road out from Corner Brook along the south side of Humber Arm to Bottle Cove. Captain Cook explored this area back in the 1760's.... We came across a boat there, so Rex and Bianca could explore it as well.... ...and like usual, it was very windy....
Moose are a night-time danger in much of Canada, but nowhere more so than in Newfoundland. Not being native there, several were imported some hundred years ago, and lacking any natural predators, have multiplied into the tens if thousands. Being dark brown they are almost impossible to see at night, so pose a real danger on the highways. Each province has it's own unique moose warning signs, but the best ones in my opinion are the ones unique to Gros Morne National Park..... "Look at that sign!" said Ringo.... "Those people had an accident, and the moose has come to see if they are okay." "No, silly! That car is crumpled up because it hit that moose." "They are as big as a horse, and are really dangerous, because if you hit one on the highway, the moose gets killed, your car gets destroyed, and there's a good chance you will be severely injured!" "That's awful!! I hope we don't hit any moose!" We were disappointed that we only saw two moose this trip. Usually in spring there's way more, as the mothers drive off the yearlings before they give birth to a new calf. On one trip several years ago, we counted forty two moose in a single afternoon, all at the side of the road, and sometimes even on it.
Just north of Gros Morne National Park there is an unusual rock formation on the beach which has three arches underneath.The rain had stopped, but it was still very windy...
Back on the ferry, with a storm moving in..... There was a musician named Tony onboard, who kept tour bus passengers happily singing along..... Back in Newfoundland David and Olivia watched as the ferry was unloaded..... We headed south in the rain, to the lighthouse at Port aux Choix.... There were bunches of yellow lady slippers growing all over the barren landscape... So, of course, Cookie had to go take a closer look.... "These are really cool!" We tried to do some beach-combing for driftwood, but got caught in another downpour....
Meanwhile Ringo was running around with the flag Cookie had given him... "Hey, do you guys want to have a parade?" "Sure!!" ...and off they went.... Then, cleaning up after their parade....
We always like to visit the lighthouse at Point Amour. It sits along the Straight of Belle Isle, between Labrador and Newfoundland.... It's the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada, and second tallest in the entire country. The short Arctic-like tundra around it is dotted with wildflowers.... ....and Cookie, who loves flowers, had to check them out.... "Look at these white one!"
We originally wanted to go to Newfoundland to see icebergs, and were rather disappointed that there were so few, and none were readily accessible. Mostly just little white spots on the horizon. Until we arrived at L'Anse au Loup in Labrador. There's just one road up and down the coast, and on our way north we spotted the iceberg in the bay there. Even though it looked like there were two, they were attached under the water. I took some photos....at least as best as I could with my tele-photo lens... Then when we were heading south again through all the small towns, we stopped again to take some photos. It had turned some, and we were trying to get some different views from shore.... Trying to see it from another angle, we went over to the harbour, and someone offered to take us out in his boat for a small fee. YES!! FOR SURE!! LET'S GO!! So off we went.... He sailed us around the iceberg twice, very slowly, while we stared in awe... ..and snapped photos like crazy... It looked amazing up close.... One part had a window right through.... One section was definitely more turquoise.... That had been phenomenal! The sun came out after we got back to shore, and I took one last photo. Well, so much for the disappointment over the poor iceberg showing on this trip!
This certainly had made up for it! Definitely one of the more memorable moments! Rex and Bianca never made it out of their boxes in Labrador - just the kids - so I thought I'd just jump in with some photos I took of them in the backyard yesterday... "Rex called Bianca over... "This is for you.."
When everyone was posed in front of the Inukshuk in Red Bay, Cookie decided to take her Labrador flag and climb up on top.... "What are you doing up there??" "Just sitting here enjoying the view. Come on up, and I'll even give you my flag!" "This is really high!" Olivia noticed that Ringo seemed a bit unsure... "Be very careful up there!"
I've just finished two new 'Outlander' inspired outfits like the ones my Bianca wore on our trip. These are brand new, made to fit an Iplehouse FID Slim girl body with Medium bust. They have not been 'aged' or stained..... First, the 'Claire' (Rust Bodice 2), which is currently on hold..... ...and secondly, 'Claire' (Green Bodice 2).... They are $185. US plus shipping. For more photos, and to see what is all included - 'Outlander' Claire Gallery Also available is a hand knit shawl and arm warmer set, made to fit the larger dolls.... Knit from sock yarn. $45 US plus shipping for the set.
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AuthorMartha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes. Archives
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