NEWFOUNDLAND - "A Place to Remember What's Important"

“Why did you decide to go to Newfoundland?” is the most common question I receive about my latest road trip. For the uninitiated, Newfoundland is a mystery. A Canadian commercial campaign tempts viewers with dramatic oceanside cliffs and nearly 300 year-old fishing villages, while a hypnotic soundtrack of crashing waves, traditional folk music, and narration deliver a simple message: “Newfoundland is about as far away from Disneyland as you can possibly get.” It may be true in the literal sense; however, figuratively, perhaps it’s only a matter of time… Regardless, I have “newfound” appreciation for the affable people who make this rugged landscape their home and struggle to find stability in an unforgiving global economy.