Returning To The Rock

Falling in love with this slice of heaven, where the people are as colourful as the scenery

- Amy Martin

I have always felt that Newfoundland was almost like a country all its own, with its majestic landscapes reminding me of Scotland; yet, it is unique, brimming with friendly people who speak with an accent reminiscent of an Irish dialect, and celebrate customs that only they seem to know and understand. One I had the pleasure of taking part in was their "Screech In" ceremony. It's a long-held tradition that they seem to take an endless amount of pleasure in performing! It's used to christen mainlanders, making them honorary Newfies. They even have their own time zone—a whole half hour later than the Atlantic time zone.