Tag Archives: Newfoundland

Spider-watching in September

Posted on September 1, 2019 by zanyzigzag

Winter in Newfoundland lasts for a loooooong time. The leaves start falling in autumn and don’t grow back on some trees until June. That’s a long time with no grass or leaves, only the dark, sombre evergreen of coniferous trees. … Continue reading →

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The Bliss of Solitude

Posted on September 4, 2017 by zanyzigzag

A couple of weeks ago I decided to go to my favourite local beach cove for some alone-time. Most of this summer has been spent either working or in a whirl of socialising and while it has been a lot … Continue reading →

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Iceberg-hunting in Newfoundland!

Posted on April 28, 2017 by zanyzigzag

Newfoundland attracts tourists for several reasons, one of which is the annual appearance of icebergs, particularly along the north-east coast, around April-May. A small town known as Ferryland (about an hour away from the main city of St. John’s), recently … Continue reading →

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Gardening Update!

Posted on June 13, 2016 by zanyzigzag

Wow, I’ve just realised that it’s been almost two months since my first garden-related post back in April! I’ve been meaning to do an update for a while, but I’m actually glad I waited until today because I have much … Continue reading →

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on April 24, 2016 by zanyzigzag

So it looks like spring is slowly beginning to arrive in Newfoundland. Technically spring doesn’t really happen here, winter is just slowly overtaken by summer at some point in June, but there are crocuses blooming and the snowfall is definitely … Continue reading →

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A Request for Assistance #SaveRIAC

Posted on March 24, 2015 by zanyzigzag

For the last six months or so, I have been volunteering at the Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council in St John’s, Newfoundland. RIAC offers support for newcomers to the province and helps them to feel part of the community here. … Continue reading →

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