Glorious Fall Colours In Algonquin Park

Image of fall color along highway 60 in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.

Image of the fall colors along highway 60 in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.

As Bob and I drove through Algonquin Provincial Park, a sea of glorious fall colors stretched before us. Read more

Feeling Small On The Grassland Timbergulch Trail

Image of Jean having a picnic breakfast in grasslands national park, saskatchewan, Canada

Our aim on the third day at Grasslands National Park was to see the sunrise, so Bob and I were up at 4:30 a.m.  We grabbed a packed breakfast so that we could eat on the road. Read more

Canoeing Duffins Creek In Ontario

Image of Jean canoeing on Duffins Creek in Ajax, Ontario, Canada.

What a delightful way to spend a day! Canoeing up Duffins Creek from Rotary Park on the edge of Lake Ontario to farm country far above Highway 401 really was our cup of tea. Read more

Canoeing The Madawaska River In Algonquin Provincial Park

Image Bob launching our canoe at East Beach on Lake of Two Rivers. Algonquin Park, Ontario.

Bob and I decided to go canoeing on the Madawaska River in Algonquin Park after having been told by other canoeists that it was a beautiful route for a fall canoe.  We began our outing by launching our canoe at East Beach on Lake of Two Rivers in Algonquin Park, in Ontario, Canada.  Read more

Bull Moose In Algonquin Provincial Park

Of course, when Bob and I visit Algonquin Provincial Park, we are always hoping to see a Moose. Not just any Moose but a bull Moose with a big rack is the desired creature! Well, we did get our wish albeit distant views of said beast on a recent damp, dreary and dark morning. We counted ourselves very lucky because one cannot be guaranteed of seeing a Moose despite the many sightings reported by other people. Read more

River Otter In Algonquin Provincial Park

River otter sitting on shoreline in Algonquin park, Ontario, Canada

Over the course of a week, Bob and I enjoyed many special moments in Algonquin Provincial Park, in Ontario, Canada. One of the highlights was observing this young River Otter as it played and fished on one of many chilly, damp fall days. Read more

Northern Whiptail Lizard At The Grand Canyon

northern whiptail lizard - grand canyon 6

After we left the oasis of Indian Garden, Bob and I wasted no time making headway towards Plateau Point at Grand Canyon National Park.  The heat was building, the wind was constant, and the sun was torturous.  Still, we forced ourselves to remain vigilant since other hikers had spotted rattlesnakes on the trail.  It was when we drew near the water refilling station about 3/4 of the way between the two points that we saw a Northern Whiptail Lizard taking advantage of the puddles of spilled water in the shade of the water reservoir. Read more

Murano Glass in the Making In Venice

Murano glass creations, venice, italy

Unique creations in Murano glass are a common sight in every shop around Venice, Italy.  On our first full day in that city, Bob and I were given the opportunity to observe how this handmade glass is made using ancient techniques and recipes. Read more

Our Sloth Walk At A Sloth’s Pace In La Fortuna

arenal volcano, la fortuna, costa rica

Waking up at 5:45 a.m. was becoming a habit when staying in Costa Rica.  The abundant bird calls tugged me from sleep easily as I was always excited for another day of exploration in La Fortuna.  Our first view every morning was that of Arenal Volcano seen in the near distance. Read more

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