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The Fogo Island ferry departs Newfoundland from the whimsically named town of Farewell.
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The star of the Fogo Island tourism scene: the Fogo Island Inn.
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Moving in for a closer look.
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Wondering what inspired the Fogo Island Inn's iconic structure? Look no further than the covered sheds and flakes that sustained the cod fishery for hundreds of years.
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Main entrance/lobby area of the Fogo Island Inn.
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A personalized letter of welcome greets you on arrival at the Fogo Island Inn. These guys know that the little details make a world of difference.
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When you're lying in this king-size bed and looking out the window, it's as if you're sleeping on the edge of the world's largest infinity pool.
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Turn back the corner of the quilt in your room, and you'll see the name of the artisan who made it.
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The view is unsurpassed: nothing but ocean and sky for as far as your binoculars can see.
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The furniture at the Inn, all crafted locally, replicates the design of traditional pieces you might find in a typical outport home.
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Our room came with its own cast iron stove. Can't you picture yourself warming yourself by the fire on a cool autumn evening?
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The Fogo Island Inn's daybreak tray is as welcome as a warm smile.
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The Inn's library keeps guests well stocked with reading material.
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The only movie theatre on Fogo Island is at the Inn.
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Rowers lining up for the start of the 2013 Great Fogo Island Punt Race.
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There and back again - the results are in!
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A typical outport home you would see on a drive around Fogo Island.
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One of the otherworldly architectural structures that were built to inspire the artists who work there for several months at a time.
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The Fogo Island version of a yellow brick road.
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All fishermen in Newfoundland once fished for cod in small boats like this.
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The small wooden boats have long been replaced by vessels like this.
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Catch of the day.
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A fisherman mends his nets on the wharf alongside the Fogo Island Co-op.
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Crab and lobster have replaced cod as the most lucrative fisheries.
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I'd heard of the squid jigging ground, but this was my first squid jigging road.
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Yes, they know the earth is round. Doesn't mean they can't have fun with it.
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Best sense of humour in the world!