We are getting to be experts on hooking up and departing! This is one of the first times I could grab a picture of all the rigs leaving!
We made the quick drive from Grand Codroy to the Port aux Basques.
It was sunny when we left and we ran into some fog.
There was still some fog, when we got to the port, but at least the sun was shining a bit!
We loaded the ferry starting around 10am and got settled into our reclining seats.
We went back to Nova Scotia on the sister ship to the one we traveled to Newfoundland on, the MV Highlander is our ship today. Since, I have already talked about the ferry ride I wanted to talk about a few observations from Newfoundland, as we sail away from it.
Without a
doubt, one of the most colorful things in Newfoundland is its language. Start a
conversation with a visitor to Newfoundland, you are able to understand most
every word, provided they speak the same language! Speak to a Newfoundlander
and you are challenged to understand every third or fourth word. Both are
speaking English but, oh, what a difference. The English spoken in Newfoundland
is a blend of English, French, Irish, and Scottish dialects. The influence of
the native peoples and even a bit of American from the servicemen stationed
here during and after WWII add to this language. Add to this language, a
serious mixture literally hundreds of sea-lore expressions and idioms that
could fill a dictionary and you have Newfoundland English. There is a
Dictionary of Newfoundland English, but it is not easy ready! There is a
lighter version, The Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador by Ron Young. This
book is a must read for those interested in the language and lore of
Newfoundland or a visit to the “Rock”.
The fellas at
the Schreech-In taught us a thing or two. The biggest influences are the Gaelic
language of Ireland which has no th sound and the fact you make the sound by
placing your tongue against the back of your top front teeth has greatly
influenced the language of Newfoundland. This become “dis,” three becomes
“tree,” bath is “bat” and teeth ironically becomes “teef” which also means
thief. Also o’s before r’s become a’s so that forty is “farty,” corn is “carn,”
and morning is “marning. “ The letter s is often added to verbs and removed
from nouns resulting in “I gets as good of a time now as I did 25 year ago. The
oi sound become i and you have “Every time yah pints your finger at me, me fair
blood biles”.
We enjoyed playing 20-questions with this little game that Sheryl had from K-Mart years ago!
Coming back to our rigs, it always amazes me how close they pack the vehicles in the base of the ships!
We got off the ferry and headed back to the Arm of Gold campground. It is an awesome park with unbelievable facilities and a very accommodating owner. John and his wife, go above and beyond to ensure every guest is satisfied and has an enjoyable stay!
Sheryl and I enjoyed a walk and also some time on the big swing!
Relaxing night with a pizza dinner and a sunset!
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