View From Signal Hill

It was sunny but cool today. There was an iceberg off shore so I decided to go have a look. It was far off shore and I didn't get a good photo. However, the view was worth the trek up Signal Hill. You can see where Newfoundland gets the nickname 'The Rock' from the first photo. A large portion of the landscape is exposed rock.

The farthest point is Cape Spear, most easterly point in North America.

Cabot Tower

The tiny white speck  just off the point, is a small iceberg



Looking west toward St. John's harbour

More photos!

I took a trip out to Petty Harbour yesterday to make a delivery to Herbie's Olde Shoppe. They have been featuring some of my work in their shop. It was a beautiful day. On the way, I stopped and took a few more photos of the downtown area. This time, I was at the top of the hill on the road leading out to Cape Spear. In the first photo, overlooking the city, you can see The Rooms and the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. They are very prominent landmarks.

Siteseeing!

The first of May and I woke up to a sprinkle of the white fluffy stuff on the ground - not my idea of a fun day. However, the temperature is rising and it is melting quickly. Such is life in the north Atlantic.

From my upstairs window (on a clear day), I can see Cape Spear, the most easterly point of land in North America. Cabot Tower, located on Signal Hill, National Historic Site of Canada, is also visible from my house and from almost anywhere in the city. It was here in 1901, that the first transatlantic wireless signal by Guglielmo Marconi was sent. Thought I'd add a bit of history for those of you who enjoy exploring new places.