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All Roads Lead to Florence
In Sarah Winman’s beautiful novel Still Life, all roads lead to Florence. For me too this week, since I could not bear for this book to end.
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On Gratitude: Memories of Bosnia-Herzegovina
We first felt gratitude for not living in a country torn apart by the effects of war when we visited Bosnia-Herzegovina in 2019.
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Travel Memories and Painterly Views
We cherish our travel memories. They remind us how lucky we are to be able to travel. And how grateful we are to live where and when we do.
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Winter Vacation: the movie
We’re back from our ski week in the Laurentians and I’ve spun all my video clips into a vlog for your enjoyment. Winter Vacation: the movie.
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Lazing in the Laurentians
This week we are lazing in the Laurentians. Cross-country skiing along Le P’tit Train du Nord, eating, reading, napping. And relaxing.
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Travel with Wendy to Scotland
Today we’re taking a holiday from Christmas stress, and Covid stress to travel to beautiful Scotland with someone who knows the country well.
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The Prodigal Child Returns
I‘m home in New Brunswick this week. The prodigal child returns, so to speak. I’ve been drinking tea, chatting, and spending time with Mum.
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Scenes from a Day Out in Merrickville
This week my friend Liz and I had a day out in Merrickville, Ontario. Sunshine, historic buildings, antique shops. What could be better?
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Out and About in Downtown Ottawa
This is a non-travel travel post, my friends. I’m going to walk around downtown Ottawa and go for tea at the Château Laurier. Want to come?
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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend
It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Turkey, down sleeping bags, travel, chip wagon fries?