Cupids

I live in Cupids, a beautiful small village in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cupids is located on the coast of Conception Bay on the island of Newfoundland. It takes one hour drive to St. John's along the scenic Baccalieu Trail near Brigus.

People have been falling in love with Cupids for centuries, because of its colorful homes, warm-hearted residents, culture, festivals, historical places and archaeology. Not forgetting that it is known as the favorite place for musicians and writers.

Cupids had a story behind its name. Some people say it is untrue, but it is very true…
The story tells:

A long time ago, a ship arrived from England carrying the first English women to settle here in this place, which was known as Kibby's Cove .
Shortly after they arrived,  a young man called Nicholas tried unsuccessfully to win the heart of a red headed , named Mary.

Feeling down-hearted, he wandered into the woods beyond the village, to hunt the woods where  the ferries were suppose to dwell.  Suddenly, according to the legend,  behind the bushes popped up a tiny little ferry.  Nicholas  pulled his  bow and  threw his arrow towards the ferry, but he missed it.  His arrow went over the top of the  hill, right where the red headed Mary was staying.

When Nicholas looked at the village, he was surprised when he saw the red headed Mary coming towards him and her hair  flying behind her to give him back his arrow. He ran and surrounded her with his arms.

When the governor knew about the union of Nicholas and Mary, he wanted to do something special to retain a favor to Nicholas, so he decided to change the name of the village from Kibby's Cove to CUPIDS. And that’s how Cupid got its name.

Reviews

[Mister_Sir]

This is splendid and charming piece, and it is very well written. I especially enjoy the second paragraph, because it conjures an excellent collection of imagery that allows the reader intellectually and emotionally experience the location within the imagination. It is an amazing feat of rhetoric that you have fit into such a small space. What really interested me was your comment on how the location attracts musicians and writers. I will definitely have to put visiting Cupids on my bucket list for that. I have always considered Newfoundland Labrador as my favorite Canadian province. I have never visited, but I have researched it, and it just seems like the most appealing to me, and this passage really bolsters my appreciation for it. Lastly, I find the story at the end of your passage to also be wonderful. You communicated well with excellent figurative language. I especially like the fact that the woman was a redhead, because I have an affinity for redheads. That is all I have to say for this one. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Mister Splitbrain

[Fran Marie]

Very interesting how the village acquired the name Cupids..a rather good choice..considering this charming tale of romance...lovely..

[William Nassar]

Thanks Fran Marie ... I'll be posting some photos when the snow is gone :) ...
We still have 20 Cm's of snow ... LOOOOL..

[Valentine]

So that is how Cupids got its name. A very interesting write. Welcome to the café. Valentine

[William Nassar]

Thank you Valentine ...
I will be posting some photos of Cupids soon ..

[JayceeC]

I have never traveled that far north, but had a friend whose father worked in Newfoundland in the 80s.. The pictures where beautiful. It's a lovely legend, and it must feel a bit special to live in a town named for such a romance. I've found that you can tell a lot about the make up of a town by how and whom they are named.
You already have a note about the word Ferry.
Welcome!

[William Nassar]

JayceeC, It is more beautiful now than the 80's ... I will post some photos when the snow stop covering the colored homes :-) ..
Hopefully soon ..

Thanks for reviewing ..

[Isabel25]

Ferry? Isn't it 'Fairy' sir?..

This is really a wonderful story. I didn't know that such a place existed. I haven't even heard of 'Newfoundland' for that matter. From the story I could see that you live in a tiny little wonderland, with such a romantic history.

Welcome to Writer's Cafe sir :)

[William Nassar]

Thank you Annie Isabel.
I will publish some photos soon.
WElcome to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Welcome to Canada.

[Isabel25]

I would love to see them Sir :) Do let me know when you post them :D