The Nomads

Jonathan’s Pond Campground
Near Gander



We headed out to tour the Burin Peninsula, got part way to Mary’s Town, hit rain and a black sky throughout the peninsula so we about turned and headed for St John’s. We came to roost in Pippy Park campground, set up camp, then headed into the city to check out Signal Hill and the old town. We partied down on George St until the wee hours and still managed to find our way back to the tent!
George St is like a poor man’s version of Bourbon St in New Orleans. We were quite disappointed with the music scene but did luck into a good acoustic bluesman at the “Fatcat Blues Club”! …..and a couple of draft beer plus the tip will run you three fins!!!! Ouch!
I had been led to believe that the Celtic music scene was strong and well represented here but all I heard was a hackneyed version of the ol’ chestnut “Black Velvet Band”.
Oh well, all the musical talent at Memorial’s Much vaunted Fine Arts faculty must have bigger fish to fry………..