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We enjoy sharing our lifestyle with our family, friends, and others. So COME ON OUT and "let's get on with it". You only have an opportunity to live once. For those of you who do not choose to get away, feel free to travel vicariously via this blog.

This is primarily a blog of photographs, of our travels. Our blogging time is limited by our activities, so we figure a photograph is worth a thousand words. You may click on the photos to enlarge them.

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McCallum, Newfoundland

Monday, August 20th, 2012

McCallum is an "outport" - a coastal village with no  physical connections to the outside world.  Most outports have been "resettled" for economic reasons.  Unfortunately, this action has very negative effects on the people and their lifestyle.  Thus far, the people of McCallum have maintained their independence - partially due to the success of the local aquaculture fishery:
  

The ferry is the primary physical means of connecting with the outside world.  But, these outports manage to have excellent wireless internet,  phone service, and TV reception also.
 



"Evergreen" at the McCallum floating dock:
 


 
The wharf - every imaginable spot is utilized:

 
 A typical storage/work shop:
 
 
The school's basket ball court is perched on the edge of the hill:


McCallum - note the wooden street/walkway - transportation is accomplished via 4 wheeler:


 
Passing zone:


A "Stage"


The hills tower above the village:
 



TV reception dishes are placed on hill tops:
 


 
The harbour:


Finding a spot to establish a garden is difficult as space is at a premium:


A pleasurable addition of color:






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