First of all, we went to the Mad Rock Cafe, a treasure of a place well off the beaten path. They serve the best toutons in Newfoundland. And also the best fishcakes. Believe me you haven't lived until you have eaten these fresh made treasures with lashings of molasses.
The day was glorious and the chat was mighty. We then headed to Cupids where the summer Perchance Theatre was in session. We saw "Our Eliza". And were blown away by both the script and the cast. Daughter and I were sobbing at the end, a truly powerful play about the dynamics between a demanding father, played by Greg Malone and his caretaking daughter, played by Allison Moira Kelly.
In that way of Newfoundland and as I know Greg slightly, I met up with him afterwards to chat. He told me he drew his devastating "father" from his own father. We also chatted about his last book, "Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders" a remarkable recounting of the story of Newfoundland, which I read from cover to cover as it reads like a novel.
And lastly - a picture of the town of Cupids I took a few years back, pre theatre and heritage centre days.
All in all a truly splendid day.
I am jealous!
ReplyDeleteYou'd have enjoyed yourself Ramana!
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Of course I followed the link to find out what toutons are. Apparently they are not what a Newfoundlander cooked up and served to my friend who is working up in Fort Nelson, BC, these days. She said it took hours to prepare, but she couldn't describe it. Whatever it was, it was fabulous and apparently a Newfoundland specialty. -Kate
ReplyDeleteThey are mainly a breakfast dish but out here Kate, fishcakes are a breakfast staple served with home cooked beans along with the toutons. (Pronounced tow-tons tow as in ow BTW)
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can I be envious also :)
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You would have loved the fishcakes, best I ever tasted and I've tasted many, Ernestine.
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That must have been a powerful play to make you cry.
ReplyDeleteIt was Gigi, I will never forget the agonised face of the father when his daughter finally confronts him on his selfishness.
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That does sound like a wonderful day. The photo of the little town looks so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteLovely little town SAW, settled well over 400 years ago by Europeans but long before that settled by the Beothuk natives who are now, alas, no more.
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Another wave of jealous coming your way, WWW! Great food, wonderful entertainment and loving company. 11/10! :)
ReplyDeleteI always like when I know days are truly special and to be hoarded in the memory bank forever. I'm glad they're so rare. You'd have been very welcome indeed!
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Good on ya for having such great times this summer. I'm happy to know you've been enjoying yourself!
ReplyDeleteThank you E, we grab these moments while we can!
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Sounds like a happy day as well as enjoyable. Glad for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gemma, it was!
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Wow, what a wonderful treat to be able to talk to the playwright. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteNo he hadn't written the play Tom but was one of the leads. He's also the author of some great books. A humble, grateful man and an inspiration.
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