The Coronavirus Diaries – What to do now that the bunny is gone?

We have very limited sources of entertainment here in self-isolation land.  Yeah, we watch TV and go for walks, but we are a bit limited.  One endless source of entertainment is the wildlife around us; the birds are back in full force (except for the hummingbirds), and we have a resident bunny (at least one) … Continue reading The Coronavirus Diaries – What to do now that the bunny is gone?

Meaford Scarecrow Invasion

Meaford Scarecrow Invasion

Meaford Scarecrow Invasion has got to be the cutest town festival in Ontario.  We came across it on our way back from our trip to the Bruce Peninsula; not really realizing at first what is going on.  First, we noticed the strange creatures dangling from street lamps around the harbour.  Interesting decorations, we thought. These … Continue reading Meaford Scarecrow Invasion

Heron - Algonquin Park

Algonquin Park

Our Canadian Identity and Algonquin Park are intertwined.  We camped there almost every year since we moved to Canada. In some cases, once in the spring and once in the fall to avoid bugs and crowds.  We learned how to canoe there and quickly bought our own canoe from a local canoe maker.  Our daughters … Continue reading Algonquin Park

Forest Sanctuary — Our Hitch-itch Solution

We can't be on the road full time, or even most of the time.  At least, not yet.  We go through episodes of distinct and strange yearning, similar to homesickness that pulls us towards the van every now and then, so we are lucky to have a quick hitch-hitch solution right at our doorstep; we … Continue reading Forest Sanctuary — Our Hitch-itch Solution

Barn Quilts Trails

The van was all fixed and we needed to head down to the dealership near London, Ontario to pick it up.  Spring has finally showed up and presented us with a perfect day for a day trip so we took it.  We decided to check out the Barn Quilt Trails in the London area before … Continue reading Barn Quilts Trails