Chris Cohlmeyer
Sep 9, 2018 · 1 min read

Columbus was a late comer to the Americas.

Around 1000, the Vikings were in Lanse aux Meadows, Newfoundland – speculation is that it was a way station for further not yet found settlements.

From the late 1300's, the Basque had a secret whale oil processing operation in Red Bay, Labrador.

Columbus was a seriously misguided person who thought he made it to China…

    Chris Cohlmeyer

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    Janitor, leather craftsman, saddler, Forester, retired almost. Abuse survivor, former alcoholic addict, dad of three, skiing, nature, camping. life is good