They look at me as though I am the Grinch who stole Christmas. All these years later, their wee toddler eyes pierce my memory, as I refuse to let them eat candy canes. It’s not their teeth I worry about. It is the choking hazard. In a desperate attempt to appease my children’s tears, I […]
7 Day La Paz Mexico Travel Itinerary – A Complete Guide
Swimming with whale sharks to discovering gigantic sculptures and wall filling murals. Nestled on the Sea of Cortez, La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, may be lesser known than the tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas, 160 km (100 miles) south. However those who choose La Paz Mexico travel, find a laid back, […]
Why Bighorn Sheep Ram Heads
The impact is cringe worthy. Crashing Bighorn sheep, in the fight to be king of the hill, or the dominant male of the herd, ram heads inducing headaches of onlookers. Rising up on hind legs, a pair of Bighorn rams, charge each other at speeds of 32 km./h (20 mi./h). Weighing up to 300 pounds, […]
Edgewater Irrigation Flume – Still Flowing Strong
Who could have imagined we would stumble across the very intriguing Edgewater Irrigation Flume on our way to the Diana Lake trailhead near Radium Hot Springs. This historic, yet functioning irrigation system, was a surprise find on our Golden Triangle road trip. The terms ‘flume’ and ‘aqueduct’ are typically interchangeable, as they both refer to […]
Iceland in Canada: Manitoba’s Icelandic Vinarterta Cake and Islendingadagurinn
Icelandic Vinarterta Recipe – Icelandic Christmas Cake “Children left unattended will receive a red bull and a puppy. But not a cute puppy – an ugly, hungry, mongrel one. Do not touch the fires. They are real and they are hot. If a tent is closed, it is closed for a reason – do not […]
Emergency Road Trip Essentials To Pack
It is the dreaded moment of any road trip. A flat tire or a vehicle gasping for its last breath. Worse yet coming upon an accident or being involved in one. What to bring on a road trip is not all about snacks and sunscreen I am sad to say. Through some tough experiences of […]