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 I have no idea what I was doing last evening but what ever it was I could not get on to blog. But first thing this morning I tried and it was fine. 

Now to try to catch up. I hard it hard to do it the next day but here it goes.

We headed for Brigus and spent an hour and a half there. It is another place where old building have been reconstructed or restored. We were divided into 2 groups and we wer in Gerards group. Our goal was to go and visit the tunnel. This was a tunnel dug by a fisherman who wanted his boat closer to the shore for easy unloading. So he dug a tunnel through the mountain. 

We also spent time touring the Hawthorne Cottage , a beautifully reconstructed home of one of the more famous residents. I do not really remember the claim to fame , you will have to google it. LOL

It really was well done.

I remebr now... he was a fomous sea captain. Check out the boards.

We also got a quick look at Ye old Stone Barn, and St. George Heritage church.

By the time we finished walking around we were beat. My bad knee was yelling as was Ken's back. We were glad to get back on the bus.

We boarded the bus and headed for St. John's We had to go for lunch on our own.We were only a block away from George Street but it was uphill so we stayed on Water Street. We found an Irish Pub . 

There was a mural of the Clancy brothers just inside the door so in we went. The food was good and we were seated near the window so we could enjoy people watching as we drank our beer and enjoyed our lunch. Ken had a chowder and I had cod and home fries.

After lunch we returned to the bus and our new guide was there. He was the St.John's expert. We drove around the city while he expounded on what we were seeing. He was a retired musician who has been in many careers and had many stoties to tell. As Terry drove he told us about the buildings we were passing. Some I remember, some I do not. 

Signal Hill

The fun part was the opportunity to see Jelly Bean row. Apparently the government of St.John's will help with the cost of painting your home. The rule is that your house cannot be the same color as your neighbours. If you allow your home to look shabby the city will tell you that you must paint and if you do not they will paint it and present you with the bill.

The final land mark to see was mile Zero. It was special to see. 

We arrived at the Delta and headed for our room. It was really very nice. The hotel seems beautiful. We will have to try to find time to look around.

We were greeted by a member of the staff and we got our keys and breakfast vouchers and a cookie and juice. This was about 4:30 and our special dinner was scheduled for 7:00.

We had time to rest and I ironed Ken's shirt. Tonight was to be special so we had to get dressed a little.

The food was traditional Newfoundland fare, jigs dinner and figgy pudding were features. Gerard bought everyone a drink. He proposed a toast to new friends and our trip. He wrote and read a very moving poem.

We even had a musician performing traditional music. It was a lovely evening, a perfect finish to a special holiday.

Tomorrow is our last day.