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Tag: Canada

Lower Prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada – December Kayak Adventure

A Beautiful Day for a Winter Paddle After a few months of online conversations, Michael and I had met in person for the first time over the Christmas holidays of 2014. At this time I was an avid kayaker, as well as a sea kayak guide at East Coast Outfitters in Lower Prospect. Michael was…

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Goodbye 2021 – Hello 2022

New Year’s Day Tradition Since 2015, when I married my husband and moved overseas to Qatar, I enjoyed a tradition of starting each New Year’s Day in a different country. I was able to start this tradition because Michael and I worked in education and during Christmas Break, we would travel. I’m allowing myself the…

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Chocolate Covered Brussel Sprouts

It could be a thing! Mila, our nine-year-old granddaughter, pranked us on the eve of Christmas Eve! Michael and I had just returned from some Christmas errands when mama (Michael’s daughter Patricia) and our grandkids, Mila and Laya, came downstairs with some chocolate dipped strawberries for us to try. These sweet treats were made by…

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Flying Things In Trees

Turkey Vultures – Nova Scotia, Canada As a born and raised Nova Scotian, can’t say I’ve ever noticed Turkey Vultures until last year. My eyes are always drawn to the skies when I see birds flying overhead, as I look for bald eagles. Lately, I’ve noticed turkey vultures. I can always tell a turkey vulture…

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Beautiful Rainbow Over Mockingee Lake

Story Behind the Picture I was kayaking with a friend on Mockingee Lake during a Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia (CKNS) Ladies Night Paddle. The weather was bordering on rain as the light grey clouds turned into menacing, darker ones. The rain soon started and winds picked up as we made our way back to the…

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Mockingee Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada

Mockingee or Mockingigh I’m not sure of the exact spelling, as the lake is spelled two ways when searched on the Internet. Mockingee seems to be the most recognized, so I will use this spelling in this blog. Access to Mockingee Lake via Falls Lake Boat Launch There are two ways to access Mockingee Lake….

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Nova Scotia, Canada – 2021 – Summer Moments

Kayaking – Have Trailer Will Travel! This was the important moment of Summer 2021, being able to transport my kayak! This had me back on track for getting out there and paddling! Big shout out to my husband Michael, who assembled the trailer for me. Think IKEA. You’ll get the picture of the number of…

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Card Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada

Card Lake Signage I was excited to find this lake, as I packed up and headed down Highway #14 towards Chester. Starting at the Windsor entrance to Highway #14, Card Lake is about 32kms in. Don’t blink though when you’re near, because you might miss the weather beaten signage indicting you’ve arrived at your destination….

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Panuke Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada

Panuke Lake Boat Launch I traveled Highway #1 from Garlands Crossing to Three Mile Plains. There, I turned onto Panuke Road. This paved road eventually turns into a gravel road that ends at the boat launch. There is lots of space to maneuver your vehicle if you have a trailer hauling your boat, like I…

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My 52nd Birthday – Reflections of a COVID Year

I Turned 50 in Kerala, India I Turned 51 in British Columbia, Canada I Turned 52 in Nova Scotia, Canada Reflections – This Past Year This past year has been steeped in the COVID pandemic. This is a year of wearing a mask, hand washing, hand sanitizing, social distancing, seeing family via Skype, as well…

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