There is no shortage of restaurants, cafes, takeouts and coffee shops around Nice. They are scattered throughout the whole city … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 11 – Nice Food
Our recent cold snap (7 days with daily highs below -20C and temperatures as low as -38 C <-46C with … Continue reading Winter 2020 – I'm Beginning to See a Pattern Here
The Blogger Recognition Award is an online award given by bloggers to other bloggers as a way of recognizing the efforts they … Continue reading Blogger Recognition Award
Let me set the scene: 1) It was beautiful and sunny outside, but….the thermometer read -38 C and the wind … Continue reading How to Pasta Time on Those Cold Winter Days
Cours Saleya is the main pedestrian street of the old town and runs parallel to Quai des Etats-Unis, extending rue … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 10 – Cours Saleya Market
No trip to Nice would be complete, without a trip up this 93 meter high, rocky hill for the beautiful … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 9 – Colline du Chateau (Castle Hill)
I am not going to go into any history here. Suffice it to say that Old Nice or Vielle Ville … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 8 – Old Nice – Get Lost
Known as Lympia Port, after the name of a small spring in the marshy area where work on the port … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 7 – The Port – Lottsa Yachts
While we were not in Nice to shop, we did wander down this main shopping street a few times to … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 6 – Avenue Jean Medecin – Shop Till You Drop
Regular readers may have noticed that while my weekday posts in recent weeks have been about my travels, my weekend … Continue reading Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Living in a Cold Winter Climate, But Were Afraid to Ask
Canadian, Eh? Sunny winter walks, pond skaters and ice fishing. Canadian, eh? Serious ice fishing Continue reading Canadian, Eh?
The Quai des Etats-Unis ( United States dock) is the name given in the 19th century to a lane along … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 5 – Quai des Etats-Unis – the Stroll continues
Originally called Camin dei Angles (Walkway of the English), created in 1820 when the English aristocracy spent their winters here, … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 4 – Promenade des Anglais – The Stroll
Place Massena is a historic square in Nice, named after Andre Massena (1758-1817), 1st Duke of Rivoli, 1st Prince of … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 3 – Place Massena – Home Base
We were in Nice for 6 days and as a result, there were a lot of photos taken. Because Nice … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 2 – A Town so Nice, We Visited Thrice
The taxi dropped us off right out front of the door and we walked into the lobby of this beautiful … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22-28/19 – Nice, France, Part 1 – Apartment at #4 Place Massena – I Could Have Sworn There was an Elevator
You Don’t Know Jack! Jack Frost dropped by late last night, hanging art all over town. In delicate strokes of … Continue reading Jack Frost's Visit – December 22/19
Ice Queen Locked fast in winter’s firm icy grip, river Queen will not stray far from shore. Perhaps in late … Continue reading Ice Queen – December 19/19
The time had come to shift our location from Italy to France and it was going to be a complex … Continue reading European Vacation – September 22/19 – Riomaggiore, (Cinque Terre), Italy to Nice, France – Training Day
So, Rick Steeves’ guide book says to go to this restaurant near the top of the stairs down to the … Continue reading European Vacation – September 20/19 – Corniglia (Cinque Terre) Italy – La Posada Ristorante – Lunch in Paradise
Vision 2020 Like Christmas decorations jammed in our neighbour’s nook, this crammed full holiday season is all but spent, the … Continue reading Happy New Year – Vision 2020
Corniglia (Kor Knee Lia) is a hamlet and commune of Vernazza in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Northern Italy. … Continue reading European Vacation – September 20/19 – Corniglia (Cinque Terre) Italy – Town on the Rocks
If we thought the first part of the hike was beautiful, we were in for a real treat on the … Continue reading European Vacation – September 20/19 – Manarola-Volastra-Corniglia Hike (Cinque Terre) Italy – Part 3 – Volastra to Corniglia – W(h)ining is Encouraged
Yard Art All covered in white, nature’s gallery opens. Yard art on display. Continue reading December 6/19 – Yard Art
Tired of the same old, same old walks, we opted to drive into Edmonton on this grey, but, warm day, … Continue reading December 6/19 – Making Tracks
Volastra, while not one of the five busy tourist villages in Cinque Terre is still inside the national park. The … Continue reading European Vacation – September 20/19 – Manarola-Volastra-Corniglia Hike (Cinque Terre) Italy – Part 2 – Volastra – Turning Point
While we did not have the time or energy to hike between all 5 Cinque Terre villages, we did want … Continue reading European Vacation – September 20/19 – Manarola-Volastra-Corniglia Hike (Cinque Terre) Italy – Part 1 – Manarola to Volastra
Wishing all my readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Peace, Love and Happiness. Hope you are all … Continue reading Merry Christmas
This Edmonton Christmas tradition started in 1968, when a few homes on 148 Street in Edmonton’s Crestwood subdivision decorated their … Continue reading Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane
In my previous post, I skipped over this place, as we opted not to visit. Our son Googled the place … Continue reading Edmonton Christmas Market
Full disclosure: The photos in this post were taken on December 7/19, as we wandered through downtown Edmonton, trying to … Continue reading Christmas Spirit
Show Window Tucked inside my home all cozy looking out at sky so rosy, I gazed upon a pretty sight, … Continue reading December 6/19 – Winter Outside My Window
Hand in Hand by the Sea Take my hand, my love and we’ll go visit a place, where bright coloured … Continue reading European Vacation – September 18/19/20/21 and 22/19 – Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), Italy (Part 5) – Hand in Hand by the Sea
Cinque Terre is known for its breathtaking hikes between the 5 villages. The Via dell’Amore (the Love Trail) is one … Continue reading European Vacation – September 20/19 – Via dell’Amore, (Cinque Terre) Italy – Incomplete Love
Manarola is a village or commune of Riomaggiore in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. It is the 2nd … Continue reading European Vacation – September 19/19 – Manarola (Cinque Terre), Italy
The origin of this settlement dates back to Roman times. It was built inland in the 10th century, further back … Continue reading European Vacation – September 19/19 – Vernazza (Cinque Terre), Italy
On our first full day in Cinque Terre, we headed to the National Park Office near the train station. You … Continue reading European Vacation – September 19/19 – Monterroso Al Mare (Cinque Terre), Italy
Despite living in (and near) Edmonton for the past 45 years, I (we) have never participated in this long standing … Continue reading 630 CHED Santas Anonymous – 2019
As per the caption, this snowfall happened on December 4/19. The weather forecast on two TV stations last night talked … Continue reading December 4/19 – Pileups
News of the December 9/19 volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island caused a few shudders in this household. My … Continue reading Memories of Whakaari/White Island, New Zealand
After our short visit to the castle, we walked back down into town, taking the elevator to the piazza beside … Continue reading European Vacation – September 21/19 – Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), Italy (Part 11) – Chiesa de San Giovanni di Riomaggiore
On our walk up to the Top of the Town, we arrived at this cemetery before starting back down into … Continue reading European Vacation – September 21/19 – Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), Italy (Part 10) – Riomaggiore Cemetery – Peaceful
Built in the 13th century by order of the Marquis Turcotti, Lord of Ripalta, this square based castle overlooks the … Continue reading European Vacation – September 21/19 – Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), Italy (Part 9) – Riomaggiore Castle – Hyst-orical
Riomaggiore does have a public beach. At the harbour, you turn left and walk past the ferry dock, along a … Continue reading European Vacation – September 21/19 – Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), Italy (Part 8) – The Beach – Shimmer
Sunset Clause At appointed time we all trek down to the show. That’s the sunset clause. No more needs to … Continue reading European Vacation – September 18/19/20 & 21/19 – Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), Italy (Part 7) – Sunset Clause
Our town was covered under a fresh blanket of winter white, the sun was shining, the sky was blue and … Continue reading December 5/19 – Crystal Clear
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