The sea calmed enough that the ferry ran today! The wind caused a 2 hour delay in loading because they had to chain down all the tractor trailers of which there were well over 100. A BIG ferry with 5 decks of cars and trucks. Took the above photo of the sign while we were waiting to board. Any idea what it’s supposed to mean?
John took the late lunch on the ferry as the perfect opportunity to chow down on Poutine (to my mind a disgusting combination of French fries, brown gravy and melted cheese curd). To his credit he couldn’t finish it all. Can’t believe the rocking boat and poutine didn’t make him seasick. But no, that man has a cast iron stomach. Even the thought of what he had to eat made me reach for Tums and saltines during the ride. But we’re finally safely in Newfoundland! By the way, the correct pronunciation is not newfundlund but newfundland. Be sure and pronounce the land part as land. I think I’ve finally got it down.
For Pat, Fai & Ed… we met a couple on board who had just sold their home near Toronto and were moving to their “new to them” house they’d bought sight unseen in Newfoundland. They close on Tuesday. Their furniture is on the way with Newfoundland movers so they felt sure it would be here the week. Sound a bit like you moving from Florida to NY to a new home you’d bought sight unseen? I trust this couple will have a more timely furniture delivery.
Word of the day… nipper - “the largest & most formidable of the mosquitoes”. A Newfoundlander we met this morning at the B&B said they’re nasty and big but are mostly around in July and August so we’re lucky. However, every Newfoundlander we’ve met has warned to be very careful driving during the day and don’t drive at night because there are so many moose.
“Parents, keep your unruly teenager with you at all times.”
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