I recently read this article and being a Newfoundlander, myself, I was immediately proud of my roots, my heritage and the culture that is Newfoundland. I wanted to share this one with all of you.

I recommend that if ever you have the opportunity to visit the great province of Newfoundland in Canada----be sure to take it………

Newfoundlanders

The moment you lose your faith in people, I recommend you save up your pennies and take a trip to Newfoundland. Meet the Newfoundlanders and your faith will be restored. You will meet total strangers and they will become friends. You will walk in as an unknown soul and come out with buddies who'll stand up for you in any fight. You will hear them laugh at themselves, sing songs and tell tales. They will take life's curves with grace and know that being alive is a whole lot better than being dead. They will treat you for who you are and not put on phony airs. If you need a hand, you get an army. They will take you in, buy you a round, make you part of the family and by the time you leave the Rock, you'll fall in love with the place. You see, Newfoundlanders are Newfoundlanders wherever they go. After all, as John Crosbie once said, you can always tell the Newfoundlanders in Heaven, they're the ones who want to go home!
 

If Your Faith is Sagging, Hug a Newfoundlander!!!

Rick Bell. Calgary Sun

We are one of those couples who take hundreds of pictures while on vacation. Pictures of silly things, of us being us, our experiences, the culture & of course the scenery.

I have always been a big fan of having pictures of different moments in life. Pictures to capture a moment I always wish to remember, an expression, even a feeling.

I go back to my pictures often, not because I have forgotten but because they evoke the emotion and bring me back to a specific time and place. I can vividly imagine being in that moment; the sights, the sounds and even the smells.

We have this great little digital camera that we take everywhere. Very compact and even takes pictures under water. The best thing about being able to take loads of pictures is also being able to edit them; just be sure when you go on vacation that you have a good-sized memory card.

There are many styles of digital cameras and brands to choose from, all with features that will be invaluable to you on your trip and a camera is always a definite must; how else are you going to share your experiences with friends and family? From my experience, compact digital cameras are definitely preferable for traveling; especially if you plan on visiting many different places. Find a camera with a hand or neck strap and a protective carrying case, as well as a USB cable for connecting to your computer and an adapter for traveling outside the country.

Here are some tips for capturing wonderful vacation pictures.

Most importantly, have fun with your camera!