I had to check what i have been writing about, so many awesome places, so many photos to choose from,(only734), the last day we had together we drove down the Avalon Peninsula,see how far we could go, we ended up at Trepassey,there was one place there , offering dinner, so thats what we did.
Thanks to the lady serving us we found out that going all the way around was just not possible, as the bridge was broken and no traffic could get through for the next few days.
She made sure that we knew about the moose, so that we would not dally too long there in Trepassey before it got dark.
The centre of the Peninsula is a wilderness reserve,of 1070 sq.km.
We did not see much wildlife , some ducks, but no moose, the only two moose we saw were right on the side of the highway close to St.John’s!!!
You cannot see any of the seabirds from the shore, most of them are on the islands and rocks just outside the harbor, i so hoped to see some puffins but you have to go out in a boat, so we will do that next time!!
Gulls,Razorbills,murres,guillemots,kittiwakes and puffins nest here.
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Newfie talk!!!
Walking downtown St.John’s,i heard two old timers talk about their trucks, at least, i think i did hear the word truck….not sure….
In the stores, the locals will talk english, i guess you could call it “proper” english, but when amongst themselves, they use the dialect, and for the life of me, i cannot follow it!!!
One friendly lad mentioned to me that it was cold enough that day for splitting rocks!!!
So, when its cold, its splitting rocks!!!
here are some words to remember when you head out there, you might not use them, but at least you know what the conversation is about!!
cuffer-a conversation
Twack- going shopping but most likely looking around.
Bivver- brrr… very cold!!
Stogged-how you feel after eating too much!
Sleveen- a rascal!!! haha, i know a few of those!!!
The once- time related
Squish-not straight
Racket-loud noises (like at a party)
Figgy duff-pudding
Crooked-Bad mood
Scoff-big meal!!
Vamp-heal,toe part of a sock.
Chaw bag-someone that gossips too much (know some of those too..)
So, there you have it, you need to study these so you will fit in when you are there!! Example;
The once if not crooked,i’ll be going for a twack and some food,hope i am not too stogged after a scoff,and too much screech so i have to walk home in a bivver ,when its splitting rocks!!!
Trinity.
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Wonderful homes, all so very well kept, beautifully painted.
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bakkie coffee for Bert!!!
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Trinity
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So yummy, something with berries,and dates and whipping cream, berry sauce over top, fresh coffee, dutch style, we were very happy!!!
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Wonderful spot to sit, and have dessert, would have like to stay there for a while….
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Downtown Trinity
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St.Paul’s Anglican church.
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The wooden church is built on the site of the first church,which was erected in 1730,a second church was built later on and this church sits adjacent to parts of it, this church is unique as it was never painted on the inside and the original woodwork is still in plain view. It was constructed in 1892. The church used to have two woodstoves and oil lighting.
The church is now a Registered Heritage Structure.