The Ryan Premises
Scot Free III
Frank & Anne
Mon 18 Sep 2023 13:31
Walked a huge distance today, to the supermarket to top up with provisions and back to the boat, for lunch. Quite a number of houses up for sale, not sure this one appeals with a garden consisting predominantly of Japanese Knotweed. It’s allowed to thrive everywhere unlike in the UK.
Set off for the The Ryan Premises, a preserved example of a large scale merchant operation in a Newfoundland outport, commemorating the fishery. The owner’s house was sadly not open. The 5 buildings are all original, The Fish Store is the main exhibit area, exploring the history of inshore international, Labrador and seal fisheries. This display commemorates the inshore fishery. Chatted with a lovely curator who told us about various local dishes, including flipper pie, seal flippers cooked with vegetables with a pie crust. Flippers are rather bony allegedly, no intention of finding out.
