All of Harriet’s wonderful things
The first thing is a collar that came with my Glitter Girl pet. I don’t have a Glitter Girl yet but I’m going to earn one with saving up my allowance. I saw them at the toy store. This dog … Continued
Bell Island
We’ve seen a sign near our house that says “Bell Island Ferry” so we made an impulsive decision to go off for an adventure and headed down to the ferry landing which is just a few minutes from our house … Continued
Middle Cove
We had a warm and gusty Saturday afternoon, it felt like one of those moody times before a storm arrives, when the air feels thick despite the blustery wind. Middle Cove was the last spot on our list of recommended … Continued
Around the city in St. John’s
We’ve been heading into the city most days, to explore or run errands. Downtown really is as colorful and picturesque as it looks! Outside of the downtown, there’s a lot of spread-out neighborhoods, wonderfully tree-filled but not very walkable. We … Continued
Cape Spear
Mike was done with work early on Wednesday, so we packed up a picnic to go visit the lighthouse at Cape Spear. It’s the easternmost point on the continent, a good vantage point for whale spotting, and it’s only 20 … Continued
Topsail Beach
The other day I stopped at the grocery store and the cashier asked where I’m visiting from- everyone here is so, so chatty and friendly and welcoming! I told her we’d just moved here from Maine, and she wanted to … Continued
Portugal Cove – Rotary Sunshine Park
We’re staying in an area called Portugal Cove – St. Phillips, about 15 minutes away from the city. We had searched for a dog-friendly Airbnb rental in the city and couldn’t find anything available for our first month here; I’m … Continued
Out of quarantine and into the city!
We finally made it through quarantine! What a feeling to be free and get out to explore our new city for the first time! We got up and out super early, all excited to see the world. Here we are … Continued
2 days left in quarantine
We’re so excited to be free soon! Making plans for exploring the city on Sunday, although it looks like it might require raincoats. Should we go walk the trail around Quidi Vidi Lake? Or go out to visit the lighthouse … Continued
Moss forest
We discovered a mossy fairyland forest behind our house! We scrambled up the rocks into the trees and it’s like a whole different world back there. I’m not sure we’re supposed to be there but we’re feeling so restless being … Continued