April 22nd is Earth Day. We all benefit for the natural beauty of our environment, no matter where in the world we live, travel or play! For me, Gatineau Park is a 12 month of the year treasure. Found just outside of Ottawa, you will find me hiking, kayaking, cycling, skiing, snow shoeing….the list goes … Continue reading »
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Nottoway Plantation in bloom
When putting together my bucket list for New Orleans, I was told I had to add a plantation tour by many people. What could I do – I had to go! I was not disappointed – the plantation was fascinating. So much history behind the walls of the mansion. If you go – I highly … Continue reading »
Trees of Barcelona – #FriFotos
This week’s FriFotos topic…trees! With spring just around the corner…a little tree-inspiration from Barcelona! Related Links: Les Jardins de Laribal, Barcelona Hotel Lloret, Barcelona: Hotel Review Continue reading »
Word of the Week Photo Challenge: Wood
Over Christmas, I picked up a new toy, which made photographing the Word of the Week – Wood, so much easier! After all, with all the snow of late, it can be a challenge to get in a little closer! Photos taken with the assistance of my new snow shoes! I am sure there will … Continue reading »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Today
Today’s WordPress weekly photo challenge is today – a photo taken today, not from the archives. Love it – got out for a walk after work in search of subject matter. Our summer weather drizzled out today, but it made for some nice light… Love walking along the NCC trails…. Photos from today. I can … Continue reading »
A Day on the Tay
Spent the day kayaking on the Tay River, near Perth, Ontario. It was a perfect day on the water – no wind, beautiful sunshine and plenty of wildlife. Was not fast enough to capture the snapping turtle with the camera – could not believe his size – he was as big as a dinner plate! … Continue reading »
Signs of Spring
Spring is in the air! New life as the forest comes back to green Duck along the Ottawa River Parkway These photos were taken while walking along the Ottawa River Parkway. More photos from that walk can be seen here: A Day on Foot Continue reading »
A Day on Foot – walking Ottawa’s Greenbelt
Having had so much fun cycling in Mallorca for the last few weeks, but it was time to trade in the tires for hiking boots, and spend a day on foot, walking in Ottawa’s greenbelt. The paths were full of people – cyclists, families and runners – everyone so active and loving the day! My … Continue reading »
Mallorca Daily Photo: April 1st
We have been cycling for a week now in Mallorca – loads of photo ops for the Mallorca Daily Photo. Todays subject – a classic shot from the Med – Mediterranean rest stop. Plenty of pictures and tales of our Mallorca adventures on Travel Destination Bucket List in the Mallorca Series. Continue reading »