Gabi On The Go: From island to island - across the Atlantic Ocean

It's time to go.

We had an amazing five days in London and really we feel that was enough.

Even the weather was perfect for us - it rained only as we were taking off in the airplane.

This is the corner pub from where we were staying.

Our Air BnB is right above it, in Islington.

Our travelling buddies are always ready for the next adventure.

Paddington Station to catch the Heathrow Express train (15 minutes non stop).

"Hurry up, Sofia. The train is about to leave."

The flight was ok and in less than 5:30 hours we were back in Canada.

It didn't feel that long because we gained back 3:30 hours.

Newfoundland is the only Canadian province that has a half hour time zone.

Our view from the Delta Hotel in St. John's, the harbour.

We left our luggage in the hotel room, grabbed coats because it's much cooler here and headed out for a walk downtown.

I have visited all the Canadian provincial capitals, and St. John's is probably the most fun one.

I love the vibe here.

There is live music on every corner downtown - even on a Wednesday evening.

Street art 1

Street art 2

The colourful houses are a charming characteristic here.

FROM WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._John%27s,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador

St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. St. John's covers 446.04 square kilometres (172.22 sq mi) and is North America's most easterly city, excluding those of Greenland.

Its name has been attributed to the Nativity of John the Baptist, when John Cabot was believed to have sailed into the harbour in 1497 and to a Basque fishing town with the same name. Existing on maps as early as 1519, it is the oldest city in North America. It was officially incorporated as a city in 1888. With a metropolitan population of approximately 214,000 (as of July 1, 2015), the St. John's Metropolitan Area is Canada's 20th largest metropolitan area and the second largest Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in Atlantic Canada, after Halifax.

The city has a rich history, having played a role in the Seven Years' War, the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal in St. John's. Its history and culture have made it one of the world's top ocean-side tourist destinations.

Newfoundland and Labrador.

FROM WIKIPEDIA:

The Newfoundland dog is a large working dog. They can be either black, brown, or white-and-black (called Landseer). However, in Canada, the country of their origin, the only correct colours are either black or Landseer. They were originally bred and used as a working dog for fishermen in the Dominion of Newfoundland (which is now part of Canada). They are known for their giant size, intelligence, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and loyalty. Newfoundland dogs excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet, and innate swimming abilities

The Labrador Retriever, also Labrador, is a type of retriever-gun dog. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United Kingdom and the United States.

A favourite disability assistance breed in many countries, Labradors are frequently trained to aid the blind, those who have autism, to act as a therapy dog and perform screening and detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies. They are prized as sporting and hunting dogs.