Travels With Stacey

It was a very cold room.  I was wearing next to nothing, and there were a bunch of faces that I had never seen before.  There was a woman who was clearly in charge.  She made each of her students describe my situation. The BIG…

In a very small area, the downtown of Cambridge, Ontario, has quite a lot to offer. There are murals, a museum, a heritage location, history, sculptures, interesting shops, an art gallery and even was the filming location of a popular series. All of this is…

When COVID hit, travelling became a real difficulty.  Once the Canadian government removed the requirement to prove COVID-free before reentering the country, the demand for passports reached a level never seen before. We considered ourselves fortunate that it was only an extra month we had…

Imagine an owner of a glue factory. The problem with glue is that it is sticky and heavy. If glue is not used in time, it hardens and becomes useless. Now imagine this same glue factory owner coming up with the brilliant idea of making…

Charlene and I enjoy spring. We tour everywhere, and I mean everywhere, during the month of May to see as many spring flowers as we can. I have wanted to go to this location for some time, but I missed the peak bloom for daffodils…

Ottawa Tulip Festival Half of my genes are Dutch. My grandparents emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada in 1952. I know very little of their lives before this major move in their lives. I know they lived through the Nazi occupation of their home country…

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens     Niagara, Ontario, is a stunning location. So much of the beauty is free to visit, including Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Charlene and I always have this destination as our first stop for Chasing Flowers. Being the warmest spot in…

Butterfly Conservatory     Let me first state that there are no snakes here. I adamantly hate snakes. Seeing one anywhere will ruin my day, and I will literally be dreaming of snakes for days. I am truly phobic of those legless creatures. Why is…

Montgomery’s Inn and Village of Islington Murals   I love history. I love how so much can change in such a short time and how things seem to stay the same. Visiting heritage buildings is the one top attraction that we must visit whenever we…

Roadside Attraction: Big Bruce   Standing proudly in Bruce County is a large replica of a Hereford Steer. It represents the people and cattle of this area, and some consider this to be one of the best roadside attractions in Ontario. I had to see…