We were delighted to see Barb again and her sister Lisa whom we had not met before. Barb and her husband Blair are dear friends we know from Beaver Dam and they are Nufy's. Clearly Barb is very happy to be back home for a visit and we had a great time.
Then it was off to the The Rooms, the name of their Museum. It is truly amazing with its wealth of information. The Rock which becomes a reality to those who visit and read about the history of this part of Canada. The exhibits covers from the connections this place has with its early people,to the fishing grounds, to military installations, to melting ice. Life here was very hard indeed for the native population and those early settlers.
NFL also has a rich military history. The First World War was a defining moment in Canadian history and to commemorate its centenary which was 1 July this year on, 1 July 2016, The Rooms will open a new exhibit which will portray the heroic efforts of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment both at Gallipoli and Beaumont - Hamel in France.
During these campaigns 500 NFL volunteers lost their lives in support of the British Empire. Today and for always they will be remembered.
Just down from the Museum is the magnificent Basilica.
It is also provides a good view of the harbour.
Being Christmas, dotted throughout the Museum there are a variety of different Christmas trees. They vary from the traditional.
To the extraordinary.
The Rooms are worth a visit.
Cheers Beverley and Ross
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