With 40+ centimeters of snow burying Atlantic Canada during the night, Michael and I woke to a winter wonderland! We attempted to go snowboarding at Martock, a nearby ski/snowboarding hill, but couldn’t get out of the driveway! Instead, we took a short walk and played in the snow! The deep snow made walking challenging, so…
Category: Nova Scotia
Have You Seen Bob?
Update – April 30th, 2021 Bob went missing this past January 9th, 2021. His body was found yesterday, April 29th, 2021. He drowned in Falls Lake. He has been dead for many months based on the condition of his body. We took his body to the vet where he was scanned and the microchip number…
New Year’s Eve Day – Cape Split, Scots Bay, Nova Scotia
Happy New Year! Michael and I started the first day of 2021 with lots of fresh air, great conversation and the joy of being outside as we hiked 6.5km to Cape Split! The Drive – Blomidon Look-off Our drive to Cape Split took us through the historic Acadian Wellington Dyke then up along the North…
Christmas Eve Day, 2020 – Burntcoat Head Park, Noel, Nova Scotia
Continuing Our Traveling Tradition Since Michael and I married in 2015, we’ve traveled every Christmas Break. This Christmas, COVID changed how our Christmas would unfold, so with Michael in quarantine over the holidays – I took Christmas Eve Day to go on a local adventure to continue our traveling tradition! The Drive Nova Scotia has…
14 Day COVID Quarantine in Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport Arrival Protocol I flew out of Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, with a short layover at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario, to arrive at my final destination of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. All those arriving in Halifax had to fill out a COVID check-in document, and could…
Victoria, British Columbia to Upper Vaughan, Nova Scotia
Victoria – Early Morning Run I started my last day in British Columbia with a 5km run. I wasn’t sure of the area. As I started out, I was happy to stumble across a trail – which shouldn’t have surprised me – walking trails are a common feature of the varied locations I visited on…
Georges P. Vanier Junior High School’s Video of “Friends” Theme Song During COVID-19 School Closures
Positives From The Pandemic As we all learn to adapt to these unprecedented times, there are great positives that rise to the surface as we dig deep to make the best out of unusual circumstances! School closures are a huge adaptation for administration, faculty, support staff, students and parents. Suddenly, all over the world, educators…
Halifax to Campbell River – March Break and Beyond as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March Break – 14th-22nd For March Break, I traveled with our dog Pooh Bear from Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island, British Columbia to be with my husband Michael, who is readying our home to put on the market. The talk of the virus was everywhere during my flights. I washed my hands so many times…
Half Marathon Training – Week 7 – Plantar Fasciitis Halts Running – So I Bought a Bike!
31 Weeks to Half Marathon My goal is to run the Valley Harvest Half Marathon, on Sunday, October 11th in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 21.1km. Sunday – Long Run – 10km Not Achieved! With Friday’s onset of plantar fasciitis, I took the weekend off to rest my foot. With plantar fasciitis being my first ever running injury,…
Huatulco to Halifax – Upgraded to Business Class & Welcomed Home With A Nova Scotia Snowstorm!
Departure Bahías de Huatulco International Airport My flights from Halifax to Huatulco had been upgraded to Business Class. I couldn’t believe my luck, that again, I’d been upgraded to Business Class for my flights from Huatulco to Halifax! This would make my long stretch of travel ahead much more comfortable!!! Next stop, Mexico City! Mexico…
