As my time in Newfoundland draws to a close, I set out on my last day of adventures, including a puffin and whale-watching tour, a walk around Quidi Vidi, a screech-in ceremony, and one last Haunted Hike.
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The Cold Plunge: The Rooms, Ferryland and a Jiggs Dinner
One of the things I found most interesting about Newfoundland was its history of migratory fishing. Thousands of European fishers annually visited Newfoundland and Labrador from the 16th through to the 18th centuries to participate in the transatlantic migratory cod fishery. Although most workers returned home during the fall, some chose to remain on the… Continue reading The Cold Plunge: The Rooms, Ferryland and a Jiggs Dinner
The Cold Plunge: Sable Chief, Signal Hill and a Storytelling Circle
In this post I start my first full day in Downtown St. John's with a hike up Signal Hill, an encounter with a furry Newfoundlander, and share spooky stories at a Storytelling Circle.
The Cold Plunge: A 100-Year old Townhouse and a Haunted Hike
After four nights with Madeline and Cyril, I prepared to move on to the Airbnb I had booked in the St. John's city centre. Madeline gave me a lift to the property. On our way, we met with Jean, who had come to the country and gospel concert on Sunday night. We had also had… Continue reading The Cold Plunge: A 100-Year old Townhouse and a Haunted Hike
The Cold Plunge: Chasing Fairies in Conception Bay
In this post, my Old Hag research takes me to Conception Bay South and the Avalon Peninsula, with visits to Cupids, Brigus, and Cape Spear.
The Cold Plunge: Getting in the Car with Strangers
In this post, I talk about how my interaction with strangers provided me with some valuable lessons about intuition and trust, not only in regards to keeping myself safe, but also opening to new and wonderful experiences.
The Cold Plunge: A Foggy Start on the East Coast
In this post, I talk about leaving behind Janine and Vancouver and heading east to Newfoundland, where I would spend two weeks researching The Old Hag, a local urban legend.
The Cold Plunge: The Sunshine Coast, B.C.
I discovered the Sunshine Coast while researching places to see and things to do in British Columbia. I added it to my itinerary out of pure intrigue. We have a Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, and I lived in this region during my high school and briefly in my early 20s. My dad and stepmum retired there in 2018, and I frequently visited them for weekend trips throughout the year.
The Cold Plunge: A Day in Vancouver
Janine had lived in Vancouver for many years during college, and the next day, she took me sightseeing. We started at Kits on Broadway for breakfast and window shopping. We bought an all-day pass for the bus, and our first stop was Granville Island.
The Cold Plunge: Six Days in Victoria, BC
I was still dragging my feet as I started my second day in Victoria,. I could have easily spent the next week lying low and resting up in my student accommodation room at UVic, which my body would have thanked me for. But I had a city to explore.
