Today we decided to explore St. Johns. We had heard many stories about the disarray of the streets and overalll confusion in the downtown area. We discovered that the stories are true!
We did however muddle our way along and were able to locate Signal Hill. Originally known as the Lookout by the 1700
s it had become known as Signal Hill. By the 1900s cannons were fired to announce the time of day and flag signals were used to warn of the approach of ships.
s it had become known as Signal Hill. By the 1900s cannons were fired to announce the time of day and flag signals were used to warn of the approach of ships. On December 12 1901 Guglielmo Marconi recieved the first wireless signal sent across the Atlantic Ocean.
We were also able to find the famed George Street and although it was pretty calm today we were able to see the potential for a huge street party!
Along the way we saw many brightly coloured row-houses.
Along the way we saw many brightly coloured row-houses.
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