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 III (2438 views) 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
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Downhome Went on a Cruise With Us
This is one of the places we went ashore from our cruise ship Freedom of the Seas, Trunk Bay, St. John, the Virgin Islands. My son Ron, his girlfriend Sheila, her mom Ann and me with the Downhome. Thanks to my son it was the trip of a lifetime for me...fantastic cruise.
After making it to Everest Base Camp and taking the requisite photos with flag and Downhome cover, I put our names on the flag and stuck it on the main room of our lodgings at the last place before base camp, Gorak ... click to read moreAfter making it to Everest Base Camp and taking the requisite photos with flag and Downhome cover, I put our names on the flag and stuck it on the main room of our lodgings at the last place before base camp, Gorak Shep, Nepal. It is accompanied by many other flags and names from around the world, hopefully in perpetuity.
Forgive the printing. A very stretchy flag was hard to write on. This photo was taken March 16, 2013 at an altitude of 5164 m at the rather cold place named Gorak Shep. ... Hide full submission
Recently my husband and I along with 12 other people travelled to Varadero, Cuba for a friend's wedding. We had an awesome trip. One of the couples, Carter and Leah, brought with them a Newfoundland flag, and every morning we would hang ... click to read moreRecently my husband and I along with 12 other people travelled to Varadero, Cuba for a friend's wedding. We had an awesome trip. One of the couples, Carter and Leah, brought with them a Newfoundland flag, and every morning we would hang the flag either at the beach or pool and that would be our spot for the day. We affectionately termed it the "Newfoundland Embassy." This picture shows the embassy. The couple on top of the rock, Corey and Gizelle, holding the Downhome magazine are the couple that got married while we were there. Just thought you could print this as a memory of our trip. ... Hide full submission
Cuba vacation is a place to go. We had several excursions such as sky diving, a tour guide to Habana in a 1956 Chevrolet, a jeep tour. Also a tour throughout Veradero, Cuba. Loved every second. As you can see, Downhome Magazine's April 2013 issue was there as well.
Beverly Day Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
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