We left the harbour and drove around through downtown St. John's to get to Signal Hill, which is directly across from the fishing fleet in the harbour. On top of Signal Hill is one of Newfoundlands' most iconic landmarks - the Cabot Tower... In the harbour, we had been in the fog, but up here, high on Signal Hill, we were in bright sunshine above the fog. The entire city below was obscured.... I had thought the Cabot Tower and some of the other buildings would make a great background for Rex, but it was rather busy, and I was starting to feel a bit self conscious. But then two limousines pulled up into the parking lot, and out spilled a group of young people obviously come to take some photos of themselves before their Prom. I figured all the young ladies in their elaborate gowns were all the distraction I needed, which made me feel a bit less nervous about taking Rex out in public.... Sometimes I'd have to wait for a bit for other people to move out of the background... But I managed some photos of Rex with no people in behind.... ...and then some more with another fortification building....
Dorothy
7/28/2019 03:44:07 pm
Rex looks regal and right at home. I am sure he would have pulled out his sword and overtaken any interlopers (laugh).
Martha
7/28/2019 04:33:05 pm
Probably - assuming he actually had one.
Dorothy
7/28/2019 06:39:38 pm
Well, next year he and Bianca will want to take a vacation to celebrate their first anniversary. You can take along those things then (laugh).
Martha
7/29/2019 09:51:45 am
Maybe for a three year anniversary, since we don't go to Newfoundland every year. And I might just have those props made by then.
Donna
7/28/2019 08:51:57 pm
Rex is so photogenic - a very handsome gentleman!
Martha
7/29/2019 09:53:02 am
Sometimes we did have people come up to ask about the dolls, but mostly we were in places that didn't have many people, or none at all. Comments are closed.
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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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