It has been some years since we last visited Newfoundland and so we decided to visit and enjoy a white Christmas. As you would know NFL is a large Canadian island off the east coast of the North American mainland, and the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The province's official name was "Newfoundland" until 2001, when its name was changed to "Newfoundland and Labrador" (the postal abbreviation was later changed from NF to NL).
Well there was some snow on the ground when we arrived very late on the evening of 21 Dec as shown by next morning photo of Signal Hill.
Within 24 hours the sun was out, the temperature had risen and the snow melted but the St john's harbour still looked spectacular.
In this place Sir Humphrey Gilbert on 5 August 1583 proclaimed this New Found Land a British Territory.
Today this is NFL's War Memorial. There are still wreaths evident from Remembrance Day celebrations of 11 November.
This is also the home of the Labrador and Newfoundland breeds of dog.
There are many pubs dotted around City.
After walking the hilly, windy streets of the city it was time for a short sit down.
NFL is know for its great seafood and this NFL cod was delicious.
So were the scallops.
This beef dish was also very tasty.
On Christmas day nothing much is opened, including restaurants. We were fed a traditional Christmas Dinner courtesy of the mother of one of the hotel's staff members. Another example of the outstanding warmth, friendliness and generosity of the "Newfy's".
So much to see and do. A great place to visit.
Cheers Bev and Ross
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