Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 4, 2014 0:35:52 GMT
The boys (12 & 14) left on Saturday to spend the month in Newfoundland with my parents. Mom sent me an email this evening describing their day and now I'm feeling a bit homesick. So I thought I would share my home, and their day, with you. FTR, I don't own any of these photos. First they drove up to Trinity  Where they climbed Gun Hill  Then they drove on to Elliston where the puffins were nesting  Mom said they watched a humpback splashing just off shore and there was a large iceberg out in the bay (actually, I'm pretty sure this picture was taken in Twillingate, but whatever)  Then, they drove up farther to Bonavista where they had a dinner of fish and brewis (don't ask - I haven't met a mainlanders yet who can abide the stuff but we 'loves' it)  Apparently there are more icebergs in Bonavista this year than they've seen in a while. linkAnd yes, that's how we talk.  To top off the day, they stopped on the way home to pick up eight lobster fresh off the boat. So, yeah, I'm currently sitting in Toronto wishing I were home. |
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Post by greenlegume on Jul 4, 2014 0:38:27 GMT
Dang, those pictures are all so gorgeous! I'd be feeling homesick, too.
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Post by 1lear on Jul 4, 2014 0:38:47 GMT
OMG-I want to go there! Thanks so much-it's now on my bucket list of places to visit.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 0:39:52 GMT
Amazing! My hometown area is nowhere as picturesque as that. When I went on a cross country road trip many years ago, I never realized how much I LOVE the mountains.
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craftchickapowpow
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Post by craftchickapowpow on Jul 4, 2014 0:41:17 GMT
the pictures are stunning. I can see why you're a bit homesick.
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kim68
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Post by kim68 on Jul 4, 2014 0:42:09 GMT
Those are beautiful photos! No wonder you are homesick.
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Post by garcia5050 on Jul 4, 2014 0:49:33 GMT
It's going to be a fantastic month for them. I wish I had family (that I could trust) that lived somewhere even half as nice as this.
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Post by trollie on Jul 4, 2014 0:51:11 GMT
awwww...... BEAUTIFUL!!
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 4, 2014 0:51:23 GMT
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Post by Merge on Jul 4, 2014 0:53:05 GMT
What a gorgeous place! I can see why you miss it.
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Post by Nicole on Jul 4, 2014 0:56:30 GMT
Beautiful pictures! I see why you miss it!
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Post by sues on Jul 4, 2014 0:57:33 GMT
That is unbelievably beautiful! Lucky you!  |
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Post by vronn on Jul 4, 2014 0:57:57 GMT
I have an aunt and uncle out in Moncton. I want to go see them so bad. I'm a prairie girl at heart, but the ocean calls me.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 4, 2014 0:59:53 GMT
Where I am from is SO different than that! It is lovely and I would love to visit-ice bergs are so foreign to me-it is something that I would like to see before I die. |
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 4, 2014 1:00:11 GMT
So gorgeous! I would love to live in that little village. Quaint and charming. Your children are lucky to have your parents to spoil them for a month.
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Post by mama2three on Jul 4, 2014 1:06:23 GMT
Oh wow! Gorgeous photos. I want to go there! How wonderful your children can be there for a month!
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Post by stittsygirl on Jul 4, 2014 1:09:48 GMT
Just, wow! Beautiful.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jul 4, 2014 1:10:00 GMT
GORGEOUS!
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Post by Really Red on Jul 4, 2014 1:12:51 GMT
 wow. WOW. Your boys are so lucky. I hope they appreciate that (but I know my kids wouldn't). Just wow! What a beautiful place!
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Post by jayfab on Jul 4, 2014 1:16:35 GMT
So very beautiful!!!
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Post by JustTricia on Jul 4, 2014 1:18:37 GMT
Beautiful scenery!
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 4, 2014 1:29:10 GMT
"Then, they drove up farther to Bonavista where they had a dinner of fish and brewis (don't ask - I haven't met a mainlanders yet who can abide the stuff but we 'loves' it)"
I have no idea what it is, but I'd definitely try it.
Gorgeous shots. Thank you so much for sharing them!
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 4, 2014 1:35:48 GMT
wow. WOW. Your boys are so lucky. I hope they appreciate that (but I know my kids wouldn't). Just wow! What a beautiful place! They love it. It helps that the have a lot of friends and family there. And cod season starts soon so they should be busy enough.   |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 4, 2014 1:42:39 GMT
"Then, they drove up farther to Bonavista where they had a dinner of fish and brewis (don't ask - I haven't met a mainlanders yet who can abide the stuff but we 'loves' it)" I have no idea what it is, but I'd definitely try it. Gorgeous shots. Thank you so much for sharing them! Fish and brewis is a beige concoction of potatoes, salt cod, scruncheons and hard tack. It's basically sodium, pork fat and carbs.  |
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Post by mariemily on Jul 4, 2014 1:48:47 GMT
Wonderful! This year we are travelling to Western Canada, but Newfoundland is on my list of places I want to visit over the next few years. Can't wait to see Gros Morne Park!
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Post by Nanner on Jul 4, 2014 1:50:43 GMT
Beautiful pictures. I keep hearing how beautiful Newfoundland is. It's on our travel list.
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Post by azredhead on Jul 4, 2014 1:52:28 GMT
STUNNING!! And a little jealous! That's on my bucket list! Post card pictures!
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 4, 2014 1:55:54 GMT
"Then, they drove up farther to Bonavista where they had a dinner of fish and brewis (don't ask - I haven't met a mainlanders yet who can abide the stuff but we 'loves' it)" I have no idea what it is, but I'd definitely try it. Gorgeous shots. Thank you so much for sharing them! Fish and brewis is a beige concoction of potatoes, salt cod, scruncheons and hard tack. It's basically sodium, pork fat and carbs. Heck, here I thought it was something scary.  |
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Post by rickmer on Jul 4, 2014 2:00:35 GMT
Great photos, thanks for sharing. DH's mom is from pei and dad was from Nova Scotia (tiny town right on the ocean). It is amazing...not just the scenery but the people, the music, the food....we'll maybe not the food??  Although my mil makes an awesome cottage roll! I have lived in the prairies, visited the mountains in the west and "been down east".... I have seen so many beautiful places, l am continually amazed. Was Feeling inspired to to post pics of Canada day weekend at the cottage....but posting from my son"s iPad right now so no photos.... |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 4, 2014 2:01:26 GMT
Fish and brewis is a beige concoction of potatoes, salt cod, scruncheons and hard tack. It's basically sodium, pork fat and carbs. Heck, here I thought it was something scary. I could throw in some cod's tongues. The first time DH saw them on a menu he was all   And they serve them everywhere. |
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wow. WOW.
Although my mil makes an awesome cottage roll!
And they serve them everywhere.