Day 35 - Bona Vista, Newfoundland

Atlantic Cod fishing – the “Newfie Way” – large black hook on a heavy rope or twine, and over the boat it goes.  Chris Randall was our Newfie fishing guide.  He made the trip even more enjoyable!  Thanks, Chris.

The Ryan Premises and Museum, a 19^th century salt fish complex of warehouses and homes, had a very informative presentation on how the cod used to be salted in the “good ol’ days,” and marketed.

Then on to the Mockbeggar Plantation where we toured F. Gordon Bradley’s home, restored to 1939 vintage.

Here is Jim DeLong doing the chicken dance outside the restaurant where most of us were having – yes, you guessed it – chicken.

The Cape Bonavista is the most photographed light house in all of Canada.  A great spot for whales, icebergs and puffins- but you can see we had pouring down rain.

This evening we had cod that had to be dealt with- just look at all the wonderful help we had!  Lucky for them they worked for their fish.

Submitted by:  Dianne and Bob Osborne

Adventure #16