Retirement Musings and Everyday Delights
Newfoundland, more than any other province (yes, even Quebec), feels like a different country, which is not so surprising when you consider that anyone over 75 who was born in Newfoundland, wasn't born in Canada. Their way of speaking, their music, their traditions, and their struggle to maintain a certain way of life, all contribute … Continue reading Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula
Ray and I completed another successful home exchange, spending a few nights in a century home in Niagara Falls. The main draw was the Niagara River Recreational Trail, a cycle path that goes from Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake. We did the portion from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake and back (50 kms). On the return journey, … Continue reading A Cycling Tour and Juno’s New Job
We've been members of a home exchange site for two years now and we receive fairly regular requests for exchanges. This spring, we've had requests from France, Kentucky, the Montreal area (4), and the Quebec City area (3). The number of requests from Montreal would undoubtedly be higher if our profile didn't specifically state that … Continue reading Thinking About a Home Exchange?
Ray and I haven't been doing much out of the usual since my last post - he kayaked, hiked and cycled, I dragon boated, tutored and did crosswords - so I'm relying on Nick to provide the fodder for this week's blog. After 5 weeks, 186 kilometres hiked, 12,000 metres of elevation climbed - the … Continue reading Living la vida loca
You must be logged in to post a comment.