Healing Waters of Little Manitou Lake

image of bob and jean in the pool, Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, manitou beach, saskatchewan

After our morning wanderings on the trails in Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada, Bob and I devoured a tasty lunch at Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa.  We seldom indulge in self pampering so were invigorated by a dip in the healing waters of Little Manitou Lake that fill the spa pools. Read more

Flamboyant Flowers on the Beach, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

image of Absolute Beachfront B&B, Hawke's Bay, Napier, New Zealand

After the previous day’s wet hike on the Taranaki Falls Trail in Mt. Tongariro National Park, both Bob and I came down with colds.  It was time for some R&R and a slower paced couple of days before we made the ferry crossing to New Zealand’s South Island.  Absolute Beachfront B&B in Napier made a good spot for just that.  Masses of flamboyant flowers on the beach were just waiting to be discovered by Bob and me.
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Fynbos and Fantastic Views On Table Mountain

image of clouds sitting on top of table mountain, south africa

When visiting Cape Town, South Africa, Bob and I set aside one morning to explore the plateau called Table Mountain. This flat-topped mountain is recognized worldwide and is easily visible from every part of the capital city.  Fynbos and fantastic views on Table Mountain were part of the draw for Bob and me.

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Wonderful Views In The Lake District of England

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Our stay at Langley Castle was only for one night and then Bob and I were off to discover the Lake District of England.  We had a pleasant drive through Cumbria enjoying sweeping views of the North Pennines.  The area has been designated a national landscape worthy of protection because of its natural beauty. Read more

Butterflies and Blossoms Near La Fortuna Waterfall

image of la fortuna waterfall, la fortuna, costa rica

After a morning spent admiring La Fortuna Waterfall, Bob and I trudged back up the 500 steps to the top of the valley.  By that time, we were ready for lunch. Read more

A Wind Battered Hike On Hadrian’s Wall

image of Hadrian's Wall at Housesteads Roman Fort, England

Bob and I were eager to get to Hadrian’s Wall in England, but we wanted to have a whole day to freely explore and experience it.  The hours spent in Barnsley and Darfield looking into my family’s past left us with no time to visit the Wall that same afternoon. Read more

In Search of Our Ancestral History in England

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Bob has done extensive research over the past number of years into the history of both of our families.  Ancestry.com has made this possible combined with archival material from a number of different sources.  With this knowledge in hand, we decided to visit a couple of sites relevant to my family’s ancestral history when we traveled to England. Read more

Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip – Medallion Beach Campsite

image of medallion beach, vargas island, british columbia

Having paddled in our kayaks from Ahous Bay to Medallion Bay over the course of the morning, the sight of Medallion Beach, on Vargas Island in British Columbia, Canada, was welcome.  The distance covered was only about 10 kilometres this fine day. Read more

Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 3 – Ahous to Medallion Bay

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Continuing our kayak trip around Vargas Island, British Columbia, saw us waking up on the beach in Ahous Bay after our second night of camping.  The temperatures were slightly warmer than the night before, but neither stars nor the moon had been visible when I left the warmth of the tent at midnight owing to the call of nature. Read more

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