Day 3, Newfoundland vacation Tuesday August 24, 2021
Today we travel the portion of the Avalon Peninsula between St. Mary's Bay and Placentia Bay.
We were told oil is the main source of heat during the winter in homes and wood is used as a supplement for those extra cold days and nights.
More barren lands.
These octagon shaped boxes are garbage bins and they are in everyone's driveway. Since they appeared to be a popular item, we thought perhaps there were regulations in place stating that these were a must, but apparently not. They are a garbage box everyone likes the style of and a variety of handymen make them for sale. Some are left to naturally age the wood, others are painted in a variety of colours and a few are brightly painted in assorted designs.
Yes, Newfoundland has road construction and repairs too.
This vessel is similar to that which travels between Sydney Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland. I don't know the particulars on these vessels but I do understand they are basic and do include berths if you are lucky enough to get one. Many of the passengers sleep sitting up in their seats during the crossing.
We had lunch in Placentia. The best seafood restaurant in town was closed for the day - just our luck, the one day out of 7, but we did find another that provided us with a delicious and satisfying meal.
The Three Sister Pub and Restaurant - apparently serves the best fish and chips in the harbour.
The Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Church and War Memorial.
Our Lady Of Angels Convent close by to the church.
In all harbours the village streets are very narrow for driving.
This harbour's lift bridge gave us a flashback memory of coming on to the Manitoulin.
Our next stop was the site of Fort St. Louis just a few kilometers North of Placentia.
The stone construction of Fort St. Louis, one of several built around the cove, began in 1690 by the French at the time of New France to protect the small port of Placentia and its residents from an enemy attack.
The fort was protected by 26 cannons and stone walls measuring 16 feet high and 8 feet wide.
Later the fort was turned over to the English following the Treaty of Utrecht which ended the war of the Spanish Succession in 1713.
We then moved along to Argentia where a Ferry Vessel travels from here (Argentia Nfld) to North Sydney Nova Scotia. Apparently the service runs three times a week and the trip takes 15 hours to cross. I am sure that changes if the weather is bad.
(photo borrowed from internet)
This vessel is similar to that which travels between Sydney Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland. I don't know the particulars on these vessels but I do understand they are basic and do include berths if you are lucky enough to get one. Many of the passengers sleep sitting up in their seats during the crossing.
The day of our visit the port was empty of vessels and traffic.
Our final stop for the day was the Duckworth Inn on Duckworth in St. John's. Once settled into our room we took a short walk about the area to get our bearings then found a great little restaurant - nothing fancy but they did dish up an awesome meal of deep fried cod, french fries and mashed peas!
Cod is the best fish I have ever eaten, next to fresh water perch of course. We have priced cod in Sudbury at Costco since we came back home and it runs about $30.00 per kilo.
The waiter told us the mashed peas are an Irish dish, I of course had never heard of, or tasted them, but they were delicious. I found a recipe on line and will definitely have to make them one day.
Deep fried cod, french fries and mashed peas - a perfect ending to a perfect day.
Day four will follow soon.........
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