St. Pierre and Miquelon (Island belonging to France). 

A little fishing village of about 6000.Not much was going on this Island follows the French custom of having a two hour lunch. So nothings open between 12 and 2 pm.We did hit the museum which was very good.  There were many varied displays from the Nun's bedroom and chapel to the blacksmith shop. It is interesting how they have so many remnants of the male clothing, but none of the Nun's.  The nuns were instrumental in making sure the school was always up and running.

                                                     The Chapel

            

St. Pierre Cathedral There was to be a funeral later that day,

This is a huge church. I have never seen such long benches.

President Charles de Gaulle donated the stained glass in 1967.

 St. John's, Newfoundland

St. John's is perfect little village of 3000 people with more churches than you can imagine. We spent the day on this hilltop, that is sometimes called Presbyterian hill. The large building is the museum of Newfoundland called "The Floors".

The Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

St. Francis

The United Church of Canada

All are welcome

We had an extremely nice young person as a guide.

The seats are in a semi circle which gives it a particularly warm feeling.

Our guide told us how all the different immigrants (Scotts, Irish, and English brought their own cultures with them. Which I really think means own beliefs and religions.  She said how they had their own church their own school own neighborhood, but they all got along so well. I mentioned that to someone else from here and he just rolled his eyes and laughed.

Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

All these churches were stunningly beautiful.

Then we went to "The Floors", the museum.  It too was spectacular.

We spent 3 hours there. You just wanted to read everything

The Kyle

Views from "The Floors"

Very touching war memorial and the hope of NATO.

 St. Anthony, Labrador, Canada

Another little village of 1300 residents, but this one has a big story about Faith, Love, and Charity.  Dr. Milfred Grenhall came to this area in the early 1800's after finishing Medical School with a great desire to serve The Lord. He came to see what needed to be done among these small fishing villages in Labrador. He found that there was a great need for medical assistance among the islands of Labrador.

Part of the communities effort to attract more tourists.

Grenell's hospital

In the hospital entrance there are these drawings in celebration of Grenfell and his dedication to the native Inuits.

Grenfell's home

There was a Tea house up the hill for Grenfell and his staff to take breaks. The teahouse is gone, but not the view.