July 10, 2024 – Cape Norman and Getting “Screeched In” in St. Anthony – West Coast of Newfoundland



Wednesday was overcast and rainy, so we decided to drive to Cape Norman which is the most northern mainland point of Newfoundland - Quirpon Island just north of L’Anse aux Meadows is the most northern point overall.  The coastline here was stunning.






Nancy and Susanne braving the wind for views over the cliffs to see the wave crashing on rocks.






    We walked around the Cape Norman Lightstation.










More of the beautiful coastline by the lightstation.



        Lots of unusual rock formations here.







We found this beside the road outside of Cooks Harbour – shows the Newfoundlanders great sense of humor.  Everyone we have met here or even just passed by on the street has been very friendly.






After braving the wind and rain all morning we decided to stop at the RagnaRock Northern Brewing Company in St. Anthony for some lunch and drinks.







This duo provided some great Newfoundland music while we had some brews and snacks to eat.  The accordion player never looked down at the accordion the entire time he played.







We also decided to get “Screeched In" so we could become Honorary Newfoundlanders.  Each place you can get Screeched In has their own version of the rite.  Our first task was to speak like a Newfoundlander – repeat a phrase into the microphone that was a foreign language to us even though it was in English.





Then we had to eat Newfound steak (baloney) and dough balls dipped in molasses.  Next, we had to eat dried salted caplins (small fish that the whales feed on) – Ick. Then we got to drink Screech – cheap rum that burned all the way down!  Then the best part – we got to kiss the cod.  First we had to say something “sexy” to it.  The only way we could do this was to close our eyes and think of something else – Ick Ick!!  Last we had to dance like a Newfoundlander – just move around however you want.  All of this in front of a crowded bar!



We all got certificates stating that we are now proud Honorary Newfoundlanders.  Oh and the best part was that we got to  keep the stylish hats!  We all had a great time.

We had another wonderful day in Newfoundland.


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