Newfoundland: Houses in St-John's

Many houses in St-John's (and the rest of the island) are very brightly coloured - possibly 'cause the weather is so grey and dull. So much so, according to Mariana, that the soil in St-John's is not fit for gardening due to the lead content...

(sorry to have so many pictures)

Typical streets in St-John's:






(can you see the tourists in this one?)








Duckworth Street:


Houses across from Moo-Moo's:


Doorways:


One of the most conservative ones, near the Battery.


Across the street from Mariana, a new coat of paint:


Here is one of the "brightest":


and the winner is...:



This one is from Belle Island: