Greenland Passage

Lining part of the waterfront between the Fram's quay and St. Pierre's ferry terminal and town center are these colorful shacks, Les Salines, which once housed salt stores, salt fish and related everything else a fisherman would need. Today they are home to weekend sailors and their colorful fleet. Here are some more photos of Les Salines and its immediate environs. The photos of Les Salines from waterside were taken soon after the sun appeared, providing a glowing light. Returning in the afternoon along the road, behind the sheds, I found each adorned with a different banner reflecting the life and history of the community. I couldn't resist taking a photo of each one:

The church and houses across the harbor are on L'Ile-aux-Marins. Permanent residents left after the electric cable was cut in 1963 and the government decided not to replace it. Summer homes remain. Today we arrived in France. The isles of St. Pierre et Miquelon, about 20 miles off the south coast of Newfoundland, are French territory, not a French-speaking part of Canada. The currency is the Euro. And the croissants and pastries are delicious.  This overseas territory, which sends is own senator and deputy to the National Assembly in Paris, is the last toehold of France on the North America landmass. Although the fishing industry remains present, it has been in steep decline, as in neighboring Newfoundland. Local officials hope tourism, fueled by a brand new airport, will boost the economy, though the dream of offshore hydrocarbons is there, too. The passengers abroad the Fram welcomed the visit for many reasons, but chief among them was docking at a St. P...