Let’s Play Hooky, Cleveland Style had one of my favourite stops: FLOWERS! Many of the botanical gardens host an orchid show this time of year. Orchids Forever, at Cleveland Botanical Garden, is an excellent display of various types of orchids, some of which are rare. This…
One type of flower is considered elegant and beautiful, and as a gift, it can represent beauty, charm and love. At this time of year, orchid showings are in full bloom. Recently, we travelled to Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, where they were having…
The best thing about Christmas is that others love this season as much as we do. One of our favourite December trips is driving around communities and seeing the lights and displays others have put together. It is even better when someone has gone out…
Once again, we are on another road trip. This time, we have a three-day weekend corresponding to Friday the 13th. What better place to be on this spooky day than at the center of American folklore, Sleepy Hollow! We will begin our adventure on Thursday…
There was a time last year when I worked in Alliston, Ontario. Every day, I would drive down Hockley Road, and at this time of year, it is just stunning with the fall colours. I would pass by this display at an intersection of…
I love these creative community events that anyone can participate in. Amaranth Township is hosting their third annual Bale Trail, and we once again travelled it. One of the best parts is that it is so close to home and in a part of the…
I have added this to my events that I want to see only because it is only a five minute drive from home. Many localities do this pumpkin trail where carved pumpkins are donated the day after Halloween and then displayed along a trail for…
I have now included a new event calendar for this website. It will feature places I am travelling to or want to travel to. Please check out what interests me, and we can meet at one of these upcoming events!
We are planning a big trip to Alaska where we will most of the time tenting instead of hoteling. Tents and campsites are much cheaper than a hotel, plus being in a campsite, out among the stars (and mosquitos) enhances the experience. Hotels are boring,…
Spencer Smith Park is conveniently located right off the highway. It is a beautiful spot to see the lake, walk along the shore, and experience many events here. The Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail is one of those events, and it is in its second season…
