We had to pass through Quebec to get to New Brunswick, and Sherbrooke was the halfway point for this leg of the trip. Initially, I was going to wake up at midnight and drive straight through without stopping to get to my destination on the…
It is not often we go to Maine; this year was our first time. It is a beautiful state with much to explore, and it will be the source of many future vacations. But there is something odd about Maine. If you read Stephen King,…
When Charlene and I are unsure what to do while sitting at home and when the day gets late, there is always the opportunity to watch a sunset. We have been to many places, but if we want to see a sunset close to home,…
I enjoy planning trips. I include a variety of places for us to explore. This type of destination was a first for us—a haunted grave site. In my research phase, I do have places in mind to see. Sometimes, these are renowned museums, opulent houses,…
There is a story behind all the photos that I take. This one may be embarrassing for my wife. We started on our first major trip to the USA two years ago. I had decided to explore West Virginia, and we had to drive through…
As a school bus driver, I am blessed with regularly scheduled time off. These days off are why I became a bus driver in the first place. They give us time to do our favourite pastime: TRAVEL! During my time off, better known as March…
There are three very common names for waterfalls: Upper, Lower, and Buttermilk. Unlike towns and cities, waterfalls do not need a unique name. This particular Buttermilk Falls has three other same-name falls, all within an hour’s drive. What was unique about this Buttermilk Falls was…
There is a story behind this picture, which is one of my favourites: rocks sometimes move. I took this photo back on June 15, 2018. We were on one of many day trips. My heart surgery was just months away, and I wanted to make…
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…
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…
