Posts Tagged ‘Bus Tours’
DRY DOWN
While “Staycationing” with friends in Greenspond we were invited to watch their family’s “Trap Crew” set fishing gear for the schools of ‘Caplin’ that were soon due in Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador. This is an especially eventful weekend since much of the community’s livelihood is based on the fishery, and caplin adds a completely…
Read MoreWHALE’S WORLD
Newfoundland & Labrador enjoys superb whale watching and guests should be constantly prepared for a viewing – regardless of the season. Every day yields a world of potential, but we must be diligent in our preparations; educating our guests on how and what to watch for, keeping a mindful eye to the ocean, and dressing…
Read MorePITCHED
We stopped on Newfoundland’s ‘Great Northern Peninsula’ so a guest could photograph the beautifully stacked piles of firewood lining the sides of the highway. As luck would have it, there was an elderly gentleman working this lot. Anxious for a break and an excuse to talk, he marched towards us with purpose; “Mind all the…
Read MoreGUT BUSTER
We did some laughing with a local character on one of our City & Cape Tours last week. Our friend is a professional fish fileter who works at the new processing facility on the south side of St. John’s harbour. Located alongside the ‘Small Boat Basin’ and all the fishing action, he can often be…
Read MoreFACADE BOOK
We encourage our guests (past and future) to follow McCarthy’s Party Tours Facebook Page, as well as the blogs on our family’s web site – www.mccarthysparty.com We post fun and informative stories (we call them “yarns”) every week, and there’s lots of daily updates; including beautiful photos, special interest pieces, and local news broadcasts. We…
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