@ Newfoundland Fort Amherst Goober begins his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Newfoundland Fort Amherst The original fort dates back to the 1700's but you won't find remnants of that here today, but you'll still be able to see the gunnery and some of the artifacts from World War II, when Fort Amherst was part of keeping the German U-Boats away. The current lighthouse on the Fort was constructed after the war and stands as a warning beacon to the ships at sea.
While touring Canada, you met 蓝湛.
Goober shook paws with 蓝湛 the Arctic Hare. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland The Battery at St. John Goober and CoCoKo shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Goober. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said CoCoKo. “This is my best side.” Newfoundland The Battery at St. John Considered the welcome wagon of St. John's, the Battery is located at on the Signal Hill area, and seafarers pass the neighborhood before reaching St. John's proper.
While touring Canada, you met CoCoKo.
Goober shook paws with CoCoKo the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John's City Scape "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Goober," said Abel, "for this experience alone?" Goober, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Newfoundland St. John's City Scape Color abounds in the city of St. John's. You'll see the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist rising above the rest, welcoming all.
While touring Canada, you met Abel.
Goober shook paws with Abel the Fennec Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland St. John “Pass me the binoculars, Goober!” said Choose a name. "I think that's a Northern Cardinal just taking off over there! They stay in Canada all year round, you know." Newfoundland St. John Ready for a different vacation? Head over to St. John, the capital of Newfoundland. Founded in the 1600's the city is full of colorful row houses and deep history!
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Goober shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Shore “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like these ones pictured in our itinerary for the Maritime provinces? So romantic!" mused Goober, sipping a leisurely fruit juice. "Well, I don't know," said Cookie. "It's not all about drinking orange juice and gazing at the sea. You have to run up and down stairs to operate the light and the foghorn, and there may be no running water or electricity apart from a generator." Goober considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Newfoundland Avalon Shore Refreshing blue waters of the Avalon shoreline stretch for miles in either direction, don your bathing attire and take a swim, it's not nearly as cold as one might think!
While touring Canada, you met Cookie.
Goober shook paws with Cookie the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Goober?” Fin said. “It certainly would, Fin!" said Goober. Newfoundland Avalon Peninsula The largest Peninsula in Newfoundland, you'll find about half of the population here. Bring your archeological tools with you, you can hunt some of the Precambrian fossils found here as well!
While touring Canada, you met Fin.
Goober shook paws with Fin the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff “It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Zoe?” said Goober. Zoe shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Goober! I like my creature comforts!" Newfoundland King's Cove Cliff Layers of sedimentary rock create a cake-like display on the cliffsides of King's Cove. Geologists adore travelling here to see the layers of rock, formed over millions of years to study.
While touring Canada, you met Zoe.
Goober shook paws with Zoe the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland King's Cove “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Goober?” shivered Schnupfen. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Goober. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Newfoundland King's Cove Once a "huge" town of 345 residents, back in 1940, the population has dwindled to about 90 in 2016! So if it's a quiet place of solitude to come to and contemplate the meaning of life, this is the place for you!
While touring Canada, you met Schnupfen.
Goober shook paws with Schnupfen the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Summer Vista “Shall we stop and eat our packed lunch here, Goober?” asked Polly . “Yes, it seems a good spot, Polly! Let's perch on those tree stumps there! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those slices of bannock!" Newfoundland Summer Vista Hiking around in the mountains, you'll come across the breath-taking sights of distant mountains, shimmering lakes and the smell of nature.
While touring Canada, you met Polly.
Goober shook paws with Polly the Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Drift Wood “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Goober!” said frosty ruefully. "Never mind," said Goober. "We'll look them up when we get back!" Newfoundland Drift Wood Driftwoods abound the shore lines of Newfoundland, begging to be taken home and used as an art sculpture in the yard. Alas, how to get it in the boot of the car? And oh, yes, clear customs? Better leave it and take a photo instead!
While touring Canada, you met frosty.
Goober shook paws with frosty the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags Misty was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Goober unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Misty’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Misty, irritated. “We’re about to pose on either side of this amazing scene—the picture will all be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!” Newfoundland Sea Kelp Crags When the tide is low, you'll want to see if there are tidal pools of life nestled in the rocks here, but be sure to watch your paws, as the briny kelp can add to the slickness of the rocks here.
While touring Canada, you met Misty.
Goober shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Cove “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick on these Canadian lakes as he did on Lake Windermere in England that time, Goober!” said Supahfly, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Goober. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Supahfly. Newfoundland Cove Gone walking about the Peninsula, a traveler will surely find the beauty and harshness of the coastline, coming upon different coves, windswept and barren, except for the sturdy grasses growing there.
While touring Canada, you met Supahfly.
Goober shook paws with Supahfly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Sea Stairs Goober was very happy to meet Minerva here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! Newfoundland Sea Stairs Got your PetBit on? These steps are going to rack up the steps today, surely giving you enough to make your goal today. Be sure to stretch after, or you'll risk Charlie horses in the morning!
While touring Canada, you met Minerva.
Goober shook paws with Minerva the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Fading Light "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Goober," said Hera contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine going from tree to tree to collect the sap every summer and seeing it turned into delicious syrup!" "Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold winter with a great deal of complicated equipment,” said Goober. “The work doesn’t stop.” Hera waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” Newfoundland Fading Light Is there a sound more comforting than to stand on shore and listen to the swelling waters lap the shore, whispering to your soul?
While touring Canada, you met Hera.
Goober shook paws with Hera the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Bonne Bay Oh look ... a Canadian pet! Newfoundland Bonne Bay Standing on point, the lighthouse at Bonne Bay is one of many interesting things to see and do while visiting. Fancy yourself a day on the bay exploring? Boat tours will guide you around, telling of the history and some folk lore! Be sure to bring your sunscreen and binoculars!
While touring Canada, you met Hyperborean.
Goober shook paws with Hyperborean the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Hyperborean gave you 1 "Black Feisty Fox Sleeping" size 7
@ Newfoundland Gros Morne Park “’Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of maple trees. The trees most commonly used are sugar maple, red maple and black maple because of the high sugar content in the sap,’” read out Anna Bell from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Anna Bell!” declared Goober. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Newfoundland Gros Morne Park While strolling the country side, you're sure to want to visit the Tablelands of Gros Morne Park, christened a National park in 2005. Unique vistas and diverse eco-systems await you when you come!
While touring Canada, you met Anna Bell.
Goober shook paws with Anna Bell the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Tableands by Sea "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Goober," said Skye, "for this experience alone?" Goober, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Newfoundland Tableands by Sea Tableands by sea offer a new perspective of the Gros Morne National Park. enjoy seeing them from a distance, getting an idea what the hike will entail tomorrow!
While touring Canada, you met Skye.
Goober shook paws with Skye the Pink Jay. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Port Harmon “’Maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of maple trees. The trees most commonly used are sugar maple, red maple and black maple because of the high sugar content in the sap,’” read out Ali Haider from the brochure. “It’s making me hungry, Ali Haider!” declared Goober. “Perhaps I’ll just nibble a corner of one of the maple syrup scones the hotel packed us for elevenses!” Newfoundland Port Harmon All aboard! Taking the water taxi from one port to another is a grand adventure, chatting with fellow travelers, comparing points of interest, and making notes of where to go, and what not to bother with!
While touring Canada, you met Ali Haider.
Goober shook paws with Ali Haider the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Marina "Do you think we'll see some elk like we did on Snow Beach that time, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut?" asked Goober. "Oh yes, we're bound to. Gosh, Goober, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. Newfoundland Marina Because so much of Newfoundland is sitting on the Bay, you'll find many marinas along the coastline. A few steps on the pier and you'll see the sense of humor of those who named their boats. Sea Senor; Water You Lookin' At?; Feelin' Naughty; Knot A Care, can you come up with a good one?
While touring Canada, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Goober shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Newfoundland Rocky Beach "It must be so romantic working producing maple syrup, Goober," said Choose a name contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine going from tree to tree to collect the sap every summer and seeing it turned into delicious syrup!" "Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold winter with a great deal of complicated equipment,” said Goober. “The work doesn’t stop.” Choose a name waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. “I’ll just do the easy bits.” Newfoundland Rocky Beach The beaches at Stephenville are littered with things left after the tide rolls out. They say one man's trash is another's treasure. You'll find bits of interesting debris padding along here. Different rocks and glasses, worn smooth by the constant tumble of the sea.
While touring Canada, you met Choose a name.
Goober shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Goober?” shivered Hermione. “Here, wrap my scarf around yourself," replied Goober. "And you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Newfoundland Stephenville Crossing In the most Eastern limit of the Bay of St. George, you'll find this town sports the Barachois Search and Rescue, which assists with water rescues and searches of those in distress. Not for the faint of heart, for sure, but a rewarding profession!
While touring Canada, you met Hermione.
Goober shook paws with Hermione the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Dabbles in Grey Goober was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, ****!” he exclaimed happily. "Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This takes me back!" Labrador Dabbles in Grey There's black and white and so many shades of grey. Unusual shades of grey, intrinsic beauty of lights and darks. Making a memorable visual postcard.
While touring Canada, you met ****.
Goober shook paws with **** the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Labrador Shoreline Goober opened his rucksack to change his hat. ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ could see Goober had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ asked Goober. Labrador Shoreline Climb up and take in the horizon, stretching into the blur of ocean and sky, convincing you that the two shall meet as one.
While touring Canada, you met ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯.
Goober shook paws with ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ gave you 1 "Canada Coastal Badge" size 7
@ Labrador Ice Berg As Goober's tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador" comes to an end, he noshes some poutine and is surprised to discover Canada left him a parting gift! Broken Boardwalk Sometimes being one of the most popular destinations around comes with downsides. In this case, the heavy daily use of the boardwalk has resulted in broken boards in need of repair. Visiting pets hope the boardwalk will be fixed soon. Labrador Ice Berg Traveling all the way from Greenland, icebergs can be seen off the coast of Labrador, sailing under their own power, with a destination only they know. You're lucky to see them gliding on the current, full of ice of ages untold. Goober has completed his tour of "Maples, Moose & Mounties - Newfoundland & Labrador"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Canada!
While touring Canada, you met zora.
Goober shook paws with zora the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
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