DJ goes to that island she keeps talking about so much

[DeterminedJuliet]

Wee man and a family friend having a playdate in the garden. So sweet.


You can see Cabot Tower on top of Signal Hill from anywhere in the city. Fun fact: the first trans-Atlantic wireless message was received by Marconi next to Cabot Tower.


A historical re-enactment on the way to the tower.


Up close


Across the narrows you can see Cape Spear, the most easternly point in North America. To the left of this photo is the wide open Atlantic (and beyond sight, the UK - I waved to the UK HAFers  )


My pretty city. I wish I had a better camera.


Some of the historic properties on the way down from Signal Hill.


Water Street, (arguably) the oldest street in North America.


Inside Rocket Bakery, the best bakery in the city, in my humble opinion.


Duckworth Street. Lots of fun buildings (also the street on which my old dance studio is located)


Better than short dick's, I suppose.


George Street - nothing but bars and permanently smells like beer. Newfoundland's heart of debauchery.  So, of course, I had a girl's night here. (Notice the Newfoundland Republic flag.)


3 am poutine after a girl's night on George Street. Nom nom.


The "Logy Bay Castle", a five minute walk from my in-laws' house.


My feetsies


Wild blueberries -- small, but yummy.




Middle Cove (a five minute drive from St.John's). In the spring, you're likely to see a ton of icebergs float through here. The odd humpback comes for a visit, as well.


Our boat for the day


Kelly's island. It allegedly contains pirate treasure.


Little Bell Island, close to Bell Island. Fun fact: In World War Two, the only enemy shots fired on North American soil occurred at the wharf on Bell Island. The island supplied iron ore to The Allies and was targeted by German U-Boats.  


Catching some cod


Cod twofer

[Buddy]

You should send me one of those cakes, for science. One can't just claim a certain bakery is the best without proof. 

[TheWalkingContradiction]

So beautiful!

I especially like the shot of the houses on Signal Hill.  Now that's the type of place I would enjoy living.  The oddness of the step-like ground, which each house higher than its neighbor, makes it irresistible.

And then those colors on Duckworth Street!  I would love to live in an orange, purple, or pink house.  (I wonder if there are any guys who are too macho to live in a pink house?)

Interesting u-boat story.  When he was alive, my grandfather always claimed to have seen them during the war--off Sheepshead Bay here in Brooklyn.

The tower is pure Old World European.  Here in New York, there are only bits and pieces remaining from our Colonial heritage.  It must be so wonderful to have this tower so close!  

Thank you for this five minute armchair vacation.  A delight!

[Recusant]

Thanks for sharing those nice photos, DeterminedJuliet! I especially liked the seascapes.  

One minor point: The shots fired at Bell Island weren't the only enemy bombardment of North America in WWII. Japanese submarines fired on both California and Oregon. I knew there must be something unique about Bell Island though, so I did a little research and found that the only artillery fire laid down in defense of North America during WWII occurred there. (According to this page, anyway.) Sorry to be a nit picker. It's just that I knew about the Japanese subs, so my curiosity was piqued.

[Tank]

*Waves back from the UK*

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful place!

Thanks for taking the time to share.

[OldGit]

Those are lovely pictures, DJ, and I can see why you love the place.  I would.

I'm sure I saw somebody waving, to the West.

[The Magic Pudding]

That looks like an interesting place and look puddings, my Canadian cousins.   

[DeterminedJuliet]

Thanks for sharing those nice photos, DeterminedJuliet! I especially liked the seascapes.  

One minor point: The shots fired at Bell Island weren't the only enemy bombardment of North America in WWII. Japanese submarines fired on both California and Oregon. I knew there must be something unique about Bell Island though, so I did a little research and found that the only artillery fire laid down in defense of North America during WWII occurred there. (According to this page, anyway.) Sorry to be a nit picker. It's just that I knew about the Japanese subs, so my curiosity was piqued.

Thanks for the clarification! I should have checked my facts. 

[En_Route]

Thank you for the tour which gives a definite sense of the feel of your hood. The seascape reminds me quite a bit of my own home town where the sound and scent of the ocean is never far away.

[Ecurb Noselrub]

I'm not sure I could ever eat anything from "Long Dick's Sausage Emporium."  Not even sure I'd want to go there.  Other than that, beautiful photos!

[Icarus]

Thanks for sharing those marvelous phots DJ. I have threatened to visit there for years. In the summer of course. I suspect that it can be a bit chilly in winters, especially for a tropical flatlander dude, from Florida, like me.

You not only have cute shoes but also a talent for framing spectacular scenery.

[DeterminedJuliet]

Thanks for sharing those marvelous phots DJ. I have threatened to visit there for years. In the summer of course. I suspect that it can be a bit chilly in winters, especially for a tropical flatlander dude, from Florida, like me.

The proximity to the ocean keeps it from getting bitterly cold, but it gets pretty dreary in the winter. Lots of mist/rain/sleet and complaining locals. Summer is definitely tourism season. The best time to go is the last week of July/first week of August as you'll hit the George Street festival and the St.John's Regatta, which is really something to see.  

And thanks for the compliments, guys. As always, the pictures never do it justice (and I have a crappy camera. I'm saving my shekels for a new one). I get about as close to feeling "spiritual" as I ever get when I'm sitting by the ocean's edge.  

[Sandra Craft]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous!  Loved seeing the jelly bean houses again.