Well here I am at Tenerife North Airport waiting for my flight to Lanzarote to depart. I know my trip is about 2/3 done and I haven't posted. It happens at times when on the go. I have to say part of this trip hasn't lived up to my expectations. No worries, nothing horrible has... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Glastonbury Festival
"G" takes us to England for the ever popular Glastonbury Music Festival. I'm not much for music festivals...that I'm aware of as I've never been to one. That being said, this is one that I would consider attending should I decide to take the festival plunge. This past June the festival had hundreds of stages... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Hadrian’s Wall, England
The reach of the ancient Roman Empire was quite an expanse. At the time of Emperor Hadrian (117 - 138 CE) parts of what is now modern-day north Africa, Turkey, Europe and England were under Roman rule. In hopes of preventing invasions from the northern "barbarians" and to maintain his northernmost border Hadrian had the... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Yorkshire Sculpture Park in England
Now that I am back into a more-or-less regular routine here in Vancouver I have decided to bring back "Sunday's Special Spot" but with a bit of a change. Instead of a location or landmark I will also feature events. Travel is not only about just seeing a place - in many cases it is... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Bath, England
Please enjoy the next installment of The Map Project. Today's post is by Rhiannon. It's filled with fun family ideas for the Bath region. Thanks Rhiannon! --------------------- Bath was one of the first places Eeva went to after her house sitting job in Yorkshire. I thought I might say a few of things of what... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – HIGHGATE CEMETARY, LONDON
October is a well-loved month of mine as I am able to partake in two holidays this month. First is (Canadian) Thanksgiving. A fantastical feast of delectable treats for the palate. YUM! Then comes Hallowe'en (a.k.a. Samhain). A time to dress up, eat chocolate and participate in related activities. Visiting haunted attractions, costume parties and more chocolate... Continue Reading →