Newfoundland vacation 2007

Duration : 0:3:20

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Picturesque McCallum is an isolated fishing community on the south coast of Newfoundland in the Coast of Bays region. There are no roads in McCallum and the only way to travel there is by the coastal ferry Terra Nova, which leaves from the community of Hermitage-Sandyville. A unique corner of Newfoundland, visitors wishing to stay and holiday can find accommodations at the local B & B, Seaside Cottage …reservations are strongly recommended due to demand and limited space. The economy of the community of McCallum has traditionally been based on the wild capture fishery and a vibrant lobster fishery. Today, nearby aquaculture operations provide job opportunities for its residents.

Duration : 0:4:40

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Entry from: Fogo Island, Canada
Entry Title: “Kitiwake Coast”

Entry:

“Hurricane Earl tried to make an appearance at our FREE campsite at Rattling Brook on Green Bay, but only managed a blustery evening and morning with some strong wind gusts. It was warm and a lovely day to fly Piglet as Pooh might say! Hiking up to Rattling Brooks Falls (1km each way) up 206 stairs through a lush moss covered forest was the way we started our morning and well worth it. It is a 800 ft. falls tumbling down the mountainside through many smaller falls and pools leading to the sea. Driving back out of the Baie Verte Peninsula we headed southeast and east to Grand Falls/Windsor and on to Notre Dame Provincial Park. This lead us on the “Road to the Isles” with Twillingate and Fogo Islands as destination points. This whole area consists of many islands that are now accessible by the causeways connecting them. It is unbelievably beautiful and the cottage country of this area. Our day at a high of 28C was but a small taste of how this area could be a real attraction during the warm summer climate. We stopped in Boyds Cove to visit the Beothuck Historic Site and Museum. The Beothuk people who no longer exist made this area one of the only known year round living locations. Luckily the archaeologists ran out of money and only 4 of the 11 building sites have been excavated. The setting was right on the ocean but also had a fresh water creek for drinking, fishing and bathing. Having read in school about the last Beothuck woman who died in 1820, I especially found this exhibit interesting.

Our success with driving to the end of the road to find a camp spot proved itself once again at Durrell. It is a picturesque village sought out by photographers for the traditional NL fishing village scene. We had our FREE camp right on the waterfront surrounded by the rocky shores, beaches, crystal clear water and a sunset to die for. Hiking along the shoreline and up to the tops of the cliffs was the most breathtaking hiking we have done. It was as exhilarating as tightrope walking as we were often only a couple of feet from the precipitous edge. Overlooking the rocky outcrops, small islands, coves and watching the crashing waves 100′ below and picking handfuls of wild blueberries in the glorious 27C sunshine was an extraordinary experience. Wrenching ourselves away we continued to tour the local museum, Auk Island Winery and the town of Twillingate. Funky Puffin and Moose Juice wine followed us to our camper! Gotta love these NL names…Pirates Point, Rumrunners Roost, Old House Cove, Stuckless Road, Blow Me Down Lane and Prides Drung are but a few of the road names and then Stoneville, Run and TooGood Arm are some of the town names that come to mind. Twillingate Lighthouse Lookout afforded us a great view and more hiking but then chose to sit and relax on the beach finding rock biters (Never Ending Story), a sea hag, and a wise tortoise in the shapes of the rocks. As the warm sun moved across the brilliantly blue sky my thoughts drifted to those of you at home making preparations to go back to work and school, something I vaguely remember from a previous life! But I try to keep negative thoughts to a minimum so I returned to my book and nap on the beach. Here we camped FREE for the evening with yet another lovely sunset.

Leaving Twillingate we headed to Fogo Island which is a mere 25km wide. Settled in the 1680′s and remaining relatively isolated, the inhabitants have retained traces of their Elizabethan dialect and in Tilting a strong “Irish brogue”. Before even boarding the ferry to Fogo, we met a local family from Seldom who offered lots of information and fresh well water to top our camper tank. Camping that evening for FREE at Burnt Pt. Lighthouse awakening to a day of touring in Seldom and more local hospitality. The island people had been adversely affected by the cod fishery decline even in the early 1960′s and had a 60% welfare rate. Joey Smallwood brought film crews and said you have a choice of 3 things, 1)Resettle 2) …”
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Photos from this trip:
1. “Seldom on Fogo Island”
2. “Beothuk village site”
3. “Beothuk statue”
4. “Durrell”
5. “Fishing”
6. “Hiking in durrell”
7. “Off the cliff”
8. “Hiking view”
9. “Joe Batts Arm, NL”
10. “st day of school”
11. “Rattling Brook Falls”
12. “Stairs to the falls”
13. “French’s Beach”
14. “Long Pt”

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Duration : 0:2:5

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PositiveChillout’s 2009 summer vacation to Newfoundland & Labrador and St. Pierre et Miquelon in which many fun things happened! Tracks are Buddha Bar: Nature: The Dance of the Flames and La Forêt Inconnue.

Duration : 0:5:8

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The Seal Killers & DFO have a lot to hide from the world. Canadian Sealers passed a LAW that stops YOU from getting pictures of their crimes against nature. This video reveals multiple crimes and violations, and they attempted to confiscate it so that You in the world would not see it.

Scene 1: Killing taking 3 hits
Seal Hunters often say they only kill in 1 hit. False.

Scene 2: 2 hits inserting hakapik into mouth
Seal Hunters often deny they stick the bladed hakapik into seals mouths. Proof:

Scene 3: Seal hit in head, lost in ocean
Sealers often say none suffer. This shows some are hit & then slip into the ocean and are lost. Still suffering from abuse & crushed tissue.

Scene 4: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hits, drags seal still flipping around alive, standing there doing nothing, then steps on head leaves it.
Seal Hunters often claim they kill quick & humane. There is even a law for it. This shows a sealer hitting 5 times & the seal is still alive. Then he stands there, letting it suffer. This is proof. And even worse, Sealers take their boots and step on seals necks, spine, and he steps on its head.

scene 5: Proof Hakapik takes multiple hits

Scene 6: pushes seal into ocean
Sealer intentionally pushes a baby seal into the sea.

Scene 7: More evidence of multiple hits

Scene 8: throwing seal into ocean
Sealers say they dont waste. Here is a sealer throwing a seal and meat into the water.

Scene 9: Hitting seal that still has portion of white coat.
Sealers say they dont kill babies. Or white coats. When whitecoats molt, they change from white to gray at only about 12 to 14 days old. Midway they still have partly white fur as they are molting. This shows a Sealer hitting seals with still partial white coat.

Sealers & Seal hunting hurts the entire nation of Canada and its people. Stop these Sealers and their crimes.

Duration : 0:2:58

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PART 1 OF MY SUPER-SPECIAL VACATION VLOG
Over 8 days, I took a vacation to my grandparent’s place in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, and recorded good bits of it. I present them to you now.

On today’s episode, we set the scene for the trip, and drive down that Newfoundland road.

**OTHER PARTS COMING SOON**

Duration : 0:8:18

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Gros Morne Mountain has ruled majestically over the remote western rim of Newfoundland for millennium.Today, it’s a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned and protected for its odd geology.From a dusty trek across the exposed earth’s crust to a rare aerial view high above the fragile Tablelands plateau, this is a 360 degree perspective of a natural phenomenon.The Atlantic waters have been the source of life here for generations, and as well as a wind surfer’s dream, are the source of study at an on-site biology lab.Whether the goal is adventure, exploration or fun, the rule is the same: respect the environment, and the rewards are magical.Find true east coast hospitality at a down home party Gear up for a seaside bike tour of Norris Point Catch a day of windsurfing at Parson’s Pond Soar over the mysterious Tablelands plateau Hike over the Mars-like surface of Gros Morne Mountain Meet marine biologists who study their subjects on site From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over.Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village.Shot in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and North Africa.

Duration : 0:46:15

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The island of Newfoundland lies at the far end of Canada’s east coast.On the tip of its northern peninsula, the small town of St.Anthony is surrounded by icebergs, whales and a wealth of natural beauty, creating a stunning backdrop for a thousand years of human history.From the Vikings who settled the shores of L’Anse aux Meadows to missionary William Grenfell, whose century old legacy is honored through the museum that was once his home: the community here celebrates it past, weaving it with an east coast welcome, and leaving all who pass through here with the knowledge that this is a truly special place.Chill out on an open cockpit flight over an iceberg Walk in the footsteps of Viking Leif Erickson Meet Prof.John Lien and his good friends, the whales Discover why the people here love the wild life Touch down at peaceful Tuckamore Lodge Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over.Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village.Shot in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and North Africa.

Duration : 0:46:33

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