John Cabot is said to have landed in Bonavista, located at the northern tip of the peninsula, in 1497 in his ship Matthew. This picture is a replica of his ship. He didn't stay, however, as he was charting new territory for England. Bonavista was for many generations a fishing village. My computer is acting up. This picture started at the bottom but disappeared and ended up on top.








Today was a nice day to drive the Bonavista Peninsula. It is still in eastern Newfoundland but north of St. John's. Our first stop was in the village of Elliston. We came to view the Puffins. They nest on an island a stone's throw from the main island. This little fella decided to come to our side and pose for a picture. Click on the picture to make it bigger and look at the colorful beak.



Puffin Island where they come every year to nest.








Elliston is known as the root cellar capital of the world and they do have quite a few. I just couldn't leave without taking a picture.