Posts Tagged ‘tourism’
FLAGGED
Midst all our talk about the “New Normal”, this is probably a good time for us to start thinking and preparing for the many changes we’re facing, and perhaps more importantly, our ability to adjust and embrace the transformation of our future world. While some may view this as an exciting time, the majority of…
Read MoreDEFIB MY HEART
Our guides hail from all corners of the province and most are active in their local community. Many of these rural towns are currently focused on the acquisition of defibrillators for their recreational centers. This issue was tabled at our annual guide meeting where we discuss the tour year, make suggestions, and offer ideas to…
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Our sister in law Lori McCarthy is hosting a ‘Cod Sounds’ spoon carving course on the 22nd of March. We were confused when she first told us, asking; “What is spoon carving?” She provided a quick demonstration and its exactly what it sounds like – whittling a spoon from a piece of wood. We watched…
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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 MoreMUM’S THE WORD
James was spending the day with his Grandmother and as soon as he got aboard her vehicle he reached for the radio. Not to change the station or turn up the volume – he shut it off, stating; “The thing I like best about driving with Dad is that all we do is talk. It…
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