Post by 150FromFundy on Mar 28, 2011 19:56:49 GMT -5
I just got back from a conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Ironically, it was on managing climate change and I was storm stayed by a blizzard that shut the airport down. Huh!
I did have an opportunity to tie up the hiking boots and shoot a few pictures. Hope you enjoy the scenery.
The Battery – The rock you see exposed here is the upper end of the Appalachian Mountains that run all the way down to Alabama. This upper end has been heavily glaciated leaving little soil. Newfoundland is affectionately known as ‘The Rock’. Any questions.
The Battery – The Battery has been carved along the entrance to St. John’s harbour. The homes hang of the cliff face of some of the oldest rock in the world. This rock dates back to 300 million years before the dinosaurs.
The Battery – The roads are narrow and difficult to navigate at times. If you look closely, you will see a Newfoundland dog hanging out the passenger side of the car. These passive guard dogs are about 140 lbs. and have a serious drooling problem. Remember Turner and Hooch.
The Battery – You have to watch the turns. That rail will hold back a passenger, but will not be so effective for a runaway car on an icy road.
Graffiti – The locals one proudly fished, but with declining cod stocks have turned to graffiti.
More to follow.
Darryl.
I did have an opportunity to tie up the hiking boots and shoot a few pictures. Hope you enjoy the scenery.
The Battery – The rock you see exposed here is the upper end of the Appalachian Mountains that run all the way down to Alabama. This upper end has been heavily glaciated leaving little soil. Newfoundland is affectionately known as ‘The Rock’. Any questions.
The Battery – The Battery has been carved along the entrance to St. John’s harbour. The homes hang of the cliff face of some of the oldest rock in the world. This rock dates back to 300 million years before the dinosaurs.
The Battery – The roads are narrow and difficult to navigate at times. If you look closely, you will see a Newfoundland dog hanging out the passenger side of the car. These passive guard dogs are about 140 lbs. and have a serious drooling problem. Remember Turner and Hooch.
The Battery – You have to watch the turns. That rail will hold back a passenger, but will not be so effective for a runaway car on an icy road.
Graffiti – The locals one proudly fished, but with declining cod stocks have turned to graffiti.
More to follow.
Darryl.
