I would like to know about Newfoundland (house, theater)
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I would like to know more about Newfoundland. I am interested in the geology, landscapes, roads, travel, culture and people. I have a number of travel guides and a copy of "Theater of Fish".
Any information, stories, comments will be appreciated. Thanks, GregW
All I can tell you is, that half the population lives around the capital city, st johns, there's only 500 k of us, and the island is rather large, about the size of new york state. Meaning there are 250 thousand people spread across a coastline that could stretch from providence, to tampa bay.
All I can tell you is, that half the population lives around the capital city, st johns, there's only 500 k of us, and the island is rather large, about the size of new york state. Meaning there are 250 thousand people spread across a coastline that could stretch from providence, to tampa bay.
You can take the ferry to get there, if driving from your current location is feasible. Visiting in the Summer is recommended, if you aren't used to Winter driving. Even Spring or Fall can be slippery.
The "south shore" of Nfld is where you'd probably hear the thickest local accents, IMO. That's remote, very remote.
Have you ever read Salt Water Moon? That's a Nfld play that I enjoyed. Full disclosure: I'm not a Nflder myself.
My interest in NFLD started with a geological map of NFLD with an accompanying book. I have read some more things as well. From what I have read, September would be a good month to visit so long as the hurricanes stay away.
Language lessons might be a good idea. I just hope they talk slower to visitors.
Since Newfoundland did not join Canada until 1949, is there still a sense that Newfies are separate from the rest of Canada? Or do the people feel as "Canadian" as in Toronto, Ottawa or Vancover. Note: I know that Canadians are not as nationalistic as Americans, but Canadians still call themselves Canadians, except for some Quebecois. So is there a sense that they are somehow different and separate from the rest of Canada despite being a province?
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