COAST SANDAL ROUND ONE clues and keys
From our Coast Quizmaster Michelle Butler Hallett
DAY ONE
Well, you might say the Coast Sandal is at the back of beyond.
When viewed from the mainland (Portugal Cove ferry terminal), the Grebe’s Next would be on the “back” of Bell Island. Similarly, when those who live on Bell island are looking towards Portugal Cove, the Grebe’s Nest is behind them. “Beyond” is used here as a general term, and a pun on what is behind one, to roll into the phrase “back of beyond.”
DAY TWO
Let’s just say it’s a good thing Coast Sandal can float.
The sandal has to cross the tickle to get to Bell Island.
DAY THREE
The Coast Sandal: is it over here, over there, or overseas?
Some people who commute from Bell island to the St John’s area joke that Bell Island, or home, is “overseas.” As the Bell Island ferries to cross the tickle, one does travel over a sea.
DAY FOUR
And the clue is ... a question. Who is wearing the Coast Virtual Sandal: a leprechaun, a pixie, or a fairy?
We got a bit tricky with this one. Some people pronounce “fairy” and “ferry” almost the exactly same way. So “ferry” is not a typo here nut a terrible pun on “fairy.” It also refers to the Bell Island ferries.
DAY FIVE
Part of the name might ring out.
This clue is about narrowing down the location of the sandal to somewhere on Bell
Island. The phrase “might ring out” is a pun on the “bell” in the name “Bell Island.”

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DAY SIX
No pirates were harmed in the placing of the Coast Virtual Sandal.
Some stories claim the Grebe’s Nest served as a pirate hideout, or perhaps a spot for burying treasure.
DAY SEVEN
The Coast Sandal is having a blast … by some antique blasting.
According to http://www.nlgeotourism.com/content/the-grebesnest/nfl804E6D42B41410049 : “A nearby beach could be accessed from the top by a walking trail along the side of the cliff, but this rough and rocky beach was not suitable for their small boats. After the mines closed in 1966, some of the fishermen who used the beach had time on their hands and lots of mining experience. In 1967 they borrowed drilling equipment and dynamite from the mining company and blasted a tunnel through the 150-foot point of land that separated the two beaches, thus gaining walking access to the hospitable sandy beach.”
DAY EIGHT
Horses walked nearby, though they never wore any Coast Sandals.
Also from http://www.nlgeotourism.com/content/the-grebesnest/nfl804E6D42B41410049: “The Grebe’s Nest is a small sandy beach nestled under the high cliffs on the north side of Bell Island. During the mining days, this beach was used by miners who lived nearby and supplemented their income by fishing. Small flatbottom boats could easily be pulled up on the beach after each use, but the beach could not be easily accessed from the top of the island which was more than 100 feet up a steep cliff. To get their catch up over the cliff, the fishermen strung a heavy cable from the beach to the top, and used a large tub which could be pulled up by a horse.”
Horses, of course, wear horseshoes, and not sandals.
DAY NINE
The Coast Sandal might leave a print.
The Grebe’s Nest beach is sandy, which is unusual for Newfoundland. Rocky beaches don’t usually allow for footprints .

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DAY TEN
Stars in my eyes, stars in the night sky, and stars on the shore? Starfish might keep the Coast Sandal company.
Starfish sometimes wash ashore at the Grebe’s Nest. It’s also a good spot for stargazing at night.
DAY ELEVEN
The Coast Sandal is all about the beach … though you might think twice about a swim.
Sure, the Grebe’s Nest is a sandy beach ... but it’s on the North Atlantic, so the water is cooooooold.
DAY TWELVE
You might say the Coast Sandal is on the wing.
A bird pun pointing to the Grebe’s Nest.
DAY THIRTEEN
Over hill, over dale … the Coast Sandal is down some shale.
Shale cliffs surround the Grebe’s Nest.
DAY FOURTEEN
Those horses which are not wearing the Coast Sandal might have hauled a load up over that shale. And yes, there are birds.
Another horse pun and bird clue to layer the clue from day eight: http://www.nlgeotourism.com/content/the-grebes-nest/nfl804E6D42B41410049: “The
Grebe’s Nest is a small sandy beach nestled under the high cliffs on the north side of
Bell Island. During the mining days, this beach was used by miners who lived nearby and supplemented their income by fishing. Small flat-bottom boats could easily be pulled up on the beach after each use, but the beach could not be easily accessed from the top of the island which was more than 100 feet up a steep cliff. To get their catch up over the cliff, the fishermen strung a heavy cable from the beach to the top, and used a large tub which could be pulled up by a horse.”

COAST SANDAL ROUND ONE clues and keys
DAY FIFTEEN
The final clue to the location of the Coast Sandal: good thing we didn’t put all the Coast Virtual Sandals is one nest.
A pun on the warning “Don’t put all your eggs in one nest” and on the fact birds lay eggs in nests.