A January Trip to Valencia, Spain
We arrived on December 31st, New Year’s Eve, in time to see Valencia decked out for the holidays. Every square had a lighted tree or ornament, and the main plaza in front of city...
Category: Travel
Moose Quest in Algonquin Park: A Backcountry Canoe Trip
Getting up at 5am has its advantages. There’s a sense that you’re going to make the most of the day, not wasting a minute. And if you’re lucky, you’ll be rewarded with colourful skies or a rising sun breaking through the trees, illuminating the mist that’s still hanging over the lake.
Spring!
Spring has sprung! The frogs are busy in the vernal ponds, the spring ephemerals are blooming in the woods, and everything is turning green.
Wildlife and Landscapes: Winter On Beautiful Wolfe Island
Here’s a little recap of winter on our beautiful island.
Spectacular Fall Colour and Fabulous Fungi in Algonquin Provincial Park
It has been a long time since we’ve seen really glorious fall colour. California had enviable weather, but the changing of the seasons was very subtle. And there’s some colour here on the island,...
One Foggy Morning
A foggy morning is like a gift. Suddenly, the world is transformed and everything seems magical, covered in dewdrops and shrouded in mist. You just have to get out early, before the sun dries...
Turning to Nature: Food for the Soul
With the pandemic limiting our activities and the news of the world making me want to tune it all out, I have found myself turning increasingly to nature. Throughout the fall and winter I’ve...
Moving to the Country
For some time now, I’ve wanted to live in the country. Walks in my suburban neighbourhood with its manicured lawns left me stressed. Hikes in the amazing Santa Clara County parks—which I was so...
The Home Stretch
After 23 years in California, we’re moving back to Canada—crossing the country in a truck camper. This is the 4th post in a series. Manitoba got shortchanged on this trip. Or I guess Manitobans...
Badlands and Grasslands
After 23 years in California, we’re moving back to Canada—crossing the country in a truck camper. This is the 3rd post in a series. Our trip across Canada started with rain (see On the...