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Nipigon to Thunder Bay

So many times today we rounded a bend and went ‘wow’ as the scenery on the TransCanada Highway to Thunder Bay is spectacular. Unfortunately the places to stop and enjoy the view are far from the best vantage points, so I really don’t have any pictures that do it justice. At Nipigon the TransCanada highwayContinue reading “Nipigon to Thunder Bay”

Lake Superior

What a day. It started with seeing a black bear run across the TransCanada highway in front of us (at a safe stopping distance) just outside Sault Ste. Marie and ended with an amazing waterfalls and gorge near Terrace Bay. In between were several other waterfalls, gorgeous sandy beaches, First Nations pictographs, Group of SevenContinue reading “Lake Superior”

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Today was an event filled day, with some things that went exactly as planned and others that seemed to evolve as we went along but turned out spectacularly well. We started by exploring the waterfront, walking on the boardwalk along St. Mary’s river towards the Historic Canal and Lock area. It was all really quiteContinue reading “Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario”

Bruce Peninsula to Algoma

We are prepared for lots of different weather. A heat wave moved into Southern Ontario at the start of our trip, but judging by the forecast the weather will be cold when we get to Thunder Bay. Fortunately one of the advantages of road trips is we don’t really need to worry about packing light.Continue reading “Bruce Peninsula to Algoma”

Lake Superior trip

Pre-Covid our plan was to circumnavigate the Great Lakes. Sounds ambitious and it was, but the lakes are so important to life in this part of Canada and we have seen part of all of them but never all at once. Border shutdowns put an end to that plan, and even though the borders haveContinue reading “Lake Superior trip”

Sailing Adventure to Yelapa, Mexico

In Banderas Bay not far from Puerto Vallarta there is a small town that is only accessible by boat. Most people who make the trip seem to take a tour with Vallarta Adventures. However, as my brother and sister-in-law sailed down from Vancouver and have a berth at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta, we wereContinue reading “Sailing Adventure to Yelapa, Mexico”

More food adventures in Mexico

We are really enjoying our meals here. Last night we walked down to La Isla, our favourite restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta. It is small with only 10 tables so we made a reservation, but there was no need. We were actually concerned as for a while we were the only ones there and we wantContinue reading “More food adventures in Mexico”

Food, glorious food

One of the many wonderful things about being in Mexico is the delicious food we are having, both at the condo and when we eat out. At the condo we always have sunset food as we have front row seats looking out to Banderas Bay. Guacamole and pico de gallo with fresh tortilla chips areContinue reading “Food, glorious food”

Travel to Mexico January 1, 2022

Travel in these times is certainly more stressful, even though everything went as well as can be expected. Months ago when the pandemic appeared to be in its last gasp, and we had thankfully received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, we decided it would be wonderful to accompany my aunt and fly to MexicoContinue reading “Travel to Mexico January 1, 2022”

Springhill, Nova Scotia

I had never been down a mine but had heard about the dreadful working conditions in coal mines, particularly from a friend whose family moved away from Wales to ensure he and his brother never had to go down the mines. So when I noticed on the map that our road trip took us closeContinue reading “Springhill, Nova Scotia”