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64 FOCUS - JULY 2015 teresting origin and was first coined when during WWII an American soldier visiting Newfoundland took a taste of the unnamed rum. The sound that came from his lips made people stop and stare and one soldier yelled What the cripes was that ungodly screech A taciturn Newf simply replied The screech Tis the rum me son and the name stuck. Once I had recovered from what I thought was alcohol poisoning I was offered an opportunity to kiss the cod. Were they joking Surely not a real fish but before I could run away I was standing face to face with a half metre long fish which I was sure was still alive. I closed my eyes and puck- ered my chops and still recall the wet soggy feeling of the lips of that fish if indeed a fish has lips. I was finally nearing the end of the ritual and was given a piece of Hardtack to chew on... chew was an understatement. Hard tack is a bis- cuit usually used to hammer nails into wood. The few remaining caps left in my mouth would surely fall out by chomping on the cement-like bread. Finally I was finished and re- ceived my certificate. I was an official Newfoundlander with all the spoils accompanying such an honour. It made me feel different about visiting other areas in the province almost like I belonged. Speaking of other areas Cape SpearandtheentireAvalonPeninsula is spectacular to see. Lighthouses and quaint restaurants picturesque villages and colloquial slang make up this wonderful province. I can write dozens of pages on the uniqueness and beauty of Newfoundland but would suggest you experience it for yourself. It is an opportunity not to be missed. The quaint Newfoundland village of Quidi Vidi on the Avalon Peninsula. Jonathan van Bilsen is a photographer author and columnist and can be followed at photosNtravel.com THE COOLEST PLACE UNDER THE SUNTHETHETHETHETHETHETHE COOLEST PLACE UNDER THE SUN 279 Queen Street Port Perry 905-985-2775 www.jesterscourt.ca Enjoy our patio Savour our salads .... share a platter ..... lunch .... dinnerlunch .... dinnerlunch .... dinnerlunch .... dinner Old Flame Brisket Burgers Briskets Fish Chips Stuffed Chicken Enjoy a cold pint brewed right here in Port Perry Travel continued from page 62