Just Landed Tours - St. Johns, NL

19/12/2024

Looks like a green Christmas around here. Oh noooo!

I got a message from a man called Calvin Nash from Branch, Newfoundland yesterday and he told me he was chatting to his 95 year old mother Sadie and this is the conversation:

"I commented to her that there will be no snow here for Christmas this year it’s a mild one. She said “A fat church yard so“.

He didn't know what it meant. The older people here always believed (still do) that a good fall of snow would kill all germs and sickness and if Christmas was going to be mild, well the people were going to remain sick and the graveyards would fill.

Even to this day you'd still hear people say things like "A good fall of snow would crown everything". The belief is that a burst of hard cold weather and snow did the world of good for people.

So there you have it. I'm fairly sure the superstition is found in England and America too but I'd be certain, knowing Branch and that part of Newfoundland, the saying went over with Sadie's people from Ireland.

I took this photo of her back in May 2019 and she could be in kitchen in Ireland by her facial features alone.

Text: Michael Fortune

08/12/2024

Photo collection by Ritche Perez Photography

07/12/2024

It’s on!

PARADE DAY IS TOMORROW!

Get your rig up ready and bring your ugly stick, the 16th annual Mummers Parade is happening at 1PM tomorrow at Bowring Park!

We will have a free Rig up available for people starting at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for people to come and get dressed if they are looking for costumes for the Parade, brought to you by our friends Atlantic Lottery / Loto Atlantique !

Then we will have a half hour to congregate at the Parade start for 1 pm. We will walk the route of Bowring Park until we finish at the Poolhouse.

The Scuff 'n Scoff will happen at the amphitheater with Bud Davidge and his Band from 1:45 pm to 3 pm, Join us for free Hot chocolate and Cookies provided by our friends at Harvey's Home Heating !

If the Weather is EXTREME, then we will postpone to December 8th, but we are looking pretty positive about tomorrow!

We will Livestream the whole Parade right here on our page!

Bring at least a 25$ donation for a T-shirt!

Hope to see you there!

23/10/2024

I’ve told many of my guests about this race and the achievements of Florence Barron. As far as I know, none have taken on this challenging race.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1061272539341714&id=100063769324058

Florence Barron is unstoppable

23/08/2024

This NL photographer’s journey is about much more than capturing the beauty of this place. Check out his art, online or in person. Cory Babstock - Old Bones Photo

11/08/2024

Wishing Chafe’s Landing a smooth recovery from this fire. We will see them again in the spring.

⚠️ UPDATE ⚠️

Dear Friends and Valued Customers,

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce Chafe's Landing Restaurant will be closing for the remainder of the season. Early this morning, a fire broke out at our beloved restaurant, causing significant damage to the building. We are incredibly grateful that no one was hurt, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to the local fire department for their quick and heroic efforts in controlling the fire.

We know this is difficult news for many of you who have made Chafe's Landing a part of your summer plans, and we want you to know that this is not goodbye. We are committed to rebuilding and returning stronger than ever, and we will keep you updated on our progress every step of the way.

Thank you to all our loyal customers for your continued support. Your love for Chafe's Landing means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Chafe's Landing Family ❤️

26/07/2024

Alick does it again! Mother Nature provided the moment and Alick captured it.

"Out of the Fog" - Love this shot when both landmarks, Fort Amherst and Cabot Tower are clearly visible when heavy fog is still surrounding the Narrows. Destination St. John's Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism City of St. John's

Photo: 25 July 2024

12/07/2024

Would you like to fire the noon day gun from atop Signal Hill in St. John’s, NL?

11/07/2024

We do attract a variety of visitors around here.

10/07/2024

We all have to push ourselves forward at some point.

This design came to me during COVID years. The feeling of the unknown, of a set back, a pause, hopelessness… “Pushing Forward “ was created to help me find energy to keep going, having purpose, and not to doubt myself.
In this design, there are different colour layers of the ocean. Each fish is an individual, pushing forward on their personal path 💜
9x12 $280

03/07/2024

Sunset tonight in Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador.