Twillingate Randy

On Sunday, April 11, 2009 in company with our good friends from St. John's, Fraser and Joan Clark, we went for a randy. A "randy" is a commonly used Newfoundland term for going to no fixed destination. In this case we headed West on the TCH and turned off to Lewisporte, which is about a 35 minute drive from Gander. At Lewisporte we had lunch at the Country Garden Restaurant. After lunch we proceeded to Twillingate, after a side trip to Birchy Bay, where were had a summer home a few years ago. The community has really grown since our time there, with a number of new modern homes being built. On to Twillingate, where it was very foggy and light drizzle. Not good conditions for picture taking, but I did manage to get a few pictures. Below is a picture taken of the seashore with some interesting rock outcrops and drift packed ice. Click on the picture(s) to enlarge

Below is a picture of my friend, Fraser Clark

Another view of the landscape.

In the early years of Newfoundland, the common dwelling found in Newfoundland outports was the "Saltbox" type house. Most have now fallen to ruin, but the one below is being care for and appears to be getting a face lift. Too bad a trailer is parked in front, but maybe after it is renewed, I can get a better picture.