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St. John's in the distance, fronted by Signal Hill.
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The ocean looks calm, but explodes with surprising ferocity on the rocks at Cape Spear.
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Waves crash onto the shore at Cape Spear.
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Signal Hill earned a permanent place in history when Marconi successfully made transatlantic radio contact in 1901.
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On Thursday, a cruise ship was in town. I took this picture just as it began steaming away. Soon thereafter, Signal Hill was engulfed in diesel fumes.
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A sailboat plies the waters off St. John's, as seen from Signal Hill.
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View to the south from Ladies' Lookout, Signal Hill, St. John's.
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It's hard to see in the picture, but the white dots are hundreds of seagulls. They were flying around enjoying the wind.
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Pippy Park reminded me of Forest Park in Portland, although it's even bigger--at least 1/3 the size of the city itself.
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Fallen trees are evidence of the harsh Newfoundland winds.
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After the thin forests I saw in other parts of Newfoundland, the lush ferns and moss of Mount Scio were a welcome surprise.
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Is it a car or a spaceship? The tail fins make this ancient Cadillac look ready for blast-off!
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There were dozens of classic cars, some with original front plates from as far away as California.
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My dad would have liked to see this 1956 Chevrolet up close and personal!
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