One thing that holds true for many of our readers is that you don't like to stay put! Read through the exciting travel stories written by Downhome's readers and perhaps you'll be inspired to take a trip of your own!
Downhome In Genoa II
Submitted May 22, 2012
Good day, Downhome, and greetings from Ottawa.
My wife, Elaine McArdle (from Bathurst, New Brunswick) and I were in Genoa, Italy, these past few weeks. While there, and during air travel to and from this region ... click to read moreSubmitted May 22, 2012
Good day, Downhome, and greetings from Ottawa.
My wife, Elaine McArdle (from Bathurst, New Brunswick) and I were in Genoa, Italy, these past few weeks. While there, and during air travel to and from this region of the Italian Riviera, I took the opportunity to catch up on the past year's worth of Downhome... my dad, Ron Kelland, who hails from St. John's, always passes his subscription on after he and my mom, Marge (both now living in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario), have thoroughly enjoyed the read.
In the 4 May 2012 pictures attached, Elaine and I were in front of the twin 'Torri di Porta Soprana' - the porta is part of a defensive system of walls known as the 'walls of Barbarossa' (built between 1155 and 1158), which once fortified the old city. On the right in front of these towers is the home where the town's most famous son lived - Christoforo Colombo, whom North Americans have known since 1492 as 'Christopher Columbus'. We were so taken with this sight that we re-visited on 15 May 2012. At that time, we noticed the pub across the street from Colombo's home, which pays modern-day homage to Newfoundland, albeit by its Italian name Bar del Terranova. In any language, the Newfoundland dog is unmistakeable as a symbol of what we know as Newfoundland. ... Hide full submission
Steve Kelland Ottawa, ON
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Downhome In Genoa I
Submitted May 22, 2012
Good day, Downhome, and greetings from Ottawa.
My wife, Elaine McArdle (from Bathurst, New Brunswick) and I were in Genoa, Italy, these past few weeks. While there, and during air travel to and from this region ... click to read moreSubmitted May 22, 2012
Good day, Downhome, and greetings from Ottawa.
My wife, Elaine McArdle (from Bathurst, New Brunswick) and I were in Genoa, Italy, these past few weeks. While there, and during air travel to and from this region of the Italian Riviera, I took the opportunity to catch up on the past year's worth of Downhome. My dad, Ron Kelland, who hails from St. John's, always passes his subscription on after he and my mom, Marge (both now living in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario), have thoroughly enjoyed the read.
In the 4 May 2012 pictures attached, Elaine and I were in front of the twin 'Torri di Porta Soprana' - the porta is part of a defensive system of walls known as the 'walls of Barbarossa' (built between 1155 and 1158), which once fortified the old city. On the right in front of these towers is the home where the town's most famous son lived - Christoforo Colombo, whom North Americans have known since 1492 as 'Christopher Columbus'. We were so taken with this sight that we re-visited on 15 May 2012. At that time, we noticed the pub across the street from Colombo's home, which pays modern-day homage to Newfoundland, albeit by its Italian name Bar del Terranova. In any language, the Newfoundland dog is unmistakeable as a symbol of what we know as Newfoundland. ... Hide full submission
Steve Kelland Ottawa, ON
(5 rating, 3 votes)
'No, We're Not Planning a Historical Reenactment!'
Submitted May 17, 2012
Michael Mooney, Mount Pearl, NL (formerly from Corner Brook, NL), with Capt. Vincenzo Mile, on board Carnival Cruise Ship Ecstasy, remembering Titanic, sharing a "Downhome moment," sailing in the Bahamas.
Ecstasy, one of the smaller ships in Carnival fleet, is 855 ft long and can hold 2,972 people. The Titanic was 882 ft long and held 3,547 people.
Michael Mooney Mount Pearl, NL
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The Young O'Keefes
Submitted May 12, 2012
We are just back from a trip to Maderia Beach, Florida, and while on our plane rides and lounging around the pool and beach, we could proudly be seen reading our Downhome magazine. Here is a picture ... click to read moreSubmitted May 12, 2012
We are just back from a trip to Maderia Beach, Florida, and while on our plane rides and lounging around the pool and beach, we could proudly be seen reading our Downhome magazine. Here is a picture we would love to share with the readers.
From Left to Right
Darrell Young, Leanne Young, Geraldine O'Keefe and Leo O'Keefe
Please let us know if this will be published as we would love to see it. ... Hide full submission
Darrell Young Newfoundland
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Group of Newfoundlanders cruising on a River
Ken Ellis and Gideon Tucker showing the Downhome Magazine on board the Primadonna (River Boat) while cruising down the Danube River. Others in the Photo are:-
Bill and Edith Noel (our tour guides) Calvin and Marie Tucker, Buster and Evelyn Bradbury, David and Marion Jeans, Jane Combden-Organ, Myrtle Elliot, Alma Tucker, Frances Chapman, George Rose, Joan Blackmore, George Demmons and Jean Ellis.
