After the repairs were completed on the trailer hitch, we continued our journey, heading eastward, ultimately to St. John’s, Newfoundland. But before we got there, we saw several other sights. Such as still more fireweed and an abandoned shack.
A wildflower outside Gander, NL.
Some interesting houses in Bonavista.
Then once we got to St. John’s, WOW! St. John’s is at about the easternmost point on the North American landmass, and sets in a truly beautiful locale - geology, topography, harbor, houses. They’re all wonderful!
One day we drove to the top of Signal Hill, where Marconi received the first trans-Atlantic telegraph message back in 1901. Nearby on the same hill is a site where the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Foot perform parade maneuvers in the formal uniforms of circa 1795.
From this site, one has a commanding view of the harbor, and the British thought it wise to install a cannon here.
There’s also a grand view of the town.
High atop the hill is Cabot Tower, named in honor of John Cabot, who discovered Newfoundland over 400 years ago.
From Cabot Hill one can see the lighthouse at the mouth of the harbor far, far below.
And one more flower, a tiny one on a drizzly Tuesday morning, with an even more tiny green bug on it.
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