Last Day of School
Today marks the last day of school. This year, my first year as a school bus driver was an adventurous time. For much of my bus driving career, I was a cover driver. I would fill in for other drivers when they were absent. I…
Places We Want To See in Pennsylvania
I have created another research map that show many places that we would potentially see on our next trip to Pennsylvania. Feel free to use this map for your own personal trips. It will be updated when I find more places to visit. Click here…
Carcross Desert
It is called the smallest desert in the world, and it was a big part of our Alaskan trip last year. I looked forward to visiting this unique destination in Carcross, Yukon, Canada. When I started researching what to see on our way to Alaska…
Kingwood Center Garden
We were out Celebrating The Queen’s Birthday In A Foreign Country when we stopped at Kingwood Center Gardens. The day prior, we visited the English manor style of Stan Hywett Hall and Garden, and on this day, it was the French style of Kingwood. The…
National Comedy Center
“Will I get my money back if I do not laugh?” I said with a straight face. “Since you didn’t pay for anything, no,” was the response I received from the cashier as she put on our bracelets, which we needed to enjoy the National Comedy…
Stan Hywett Hall and Garden
Charlene and I have one favourite attraction over all others: heritage homes. Be it a log cabin in the woods and learn the story of the first settlers to the vast and opulent mansions of the incredibly rich. When I am making plans for a…
Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe
Casemate stands out among my favourite places due to its unique approach to opening hours. Unlike most tourist attractions, it allows for exploration before it officially opens, adding a sense of adventure to the visit. My biggest peeve when we are touring an area is…
The Historic Triangle
I was really looking forward to taking my wife to see and experience the Historic Triangle. As Canadians, our country’s history is about 200 years old. It is tough to find anything before the mid-1800s. If you go to the USA, there is history all…
Look At All That Pink!
Kids can be brutally honest. As a school bus driver, I’ve been traversing the same route for over a month. This daily routine has allowed me to form a connection with the kids, getting to know them on a personal level. One of the children,…