Sunday, September 15, 2013

East Coast Trip



We have completed our trip to the East Coast. Our trip with Warren and MaryAnn took us to Shediac NB, Charlottetown PEI, The Cabot Trail, Louisbourg, Halifax, Peggy's Cove,  Lunnenburg, The Bay of Fundy, Saint John and Moncton.

For the most part, the weather cooperated and we had a good time. I have lots of stories to tell and will elaborate later, but for now, take a look at some photos:

Shediac NB

PEI

The Dunes

Charlottetown PEI

The Cabot Trail

Sydney NS

Louisbourg NS

Halifax NS

Peggy's Cove NS

Lunnenburg NS

The Bay of Fundy

Saint John NB

Moncton NB

We flew to Moncton from Toronto and stayed our first night in Shediac. We stayed in an old inn with small rooms but it was adequate and had a very good meal in their restaurant. We then visited the shores of New Brunsick at Parlee Beach.



We left Shediac and took the Confederation Bridge to PEI where we spent some time at The Dunes and Charlottetown. The GPS was set to shortest route and it took us through some back roads of PEI. This turned out to be quite an adventure even though the car was covered with red mud by the time we got to Charlottetown.





The following day we went to Antigonish and stayed in a lovely B and B at Victoria's Inn. The room was comfortable and the breakfast the next morning was exceptional. We loved this place so much that we stayed there again 2 days later after our trip to Cape Breton.

The trip along the Cabot Trail was stunning. It's a long trip to do the whole trail but worth it. We had lunch in a the eastern town of Cheticamp where we enjoyed some very tasty seafood chowder. In fact, most places we visited for lunch or dinner, we had a bowl of seafood chowder.


After doing the Cabot Trail we decided to get a hotel room in Sydney NS. This town once was a thriving mining and steel manufacturing area has seen better days. It has a lovely location overlooking a bay and the Holiday Inn was a good place to stay.





Sunday, August 18, 2013

Goodreads


Wayne's books

Away
4 of 5 stars
I loved this book of mystery and history.

goodreads.com

Friday, August 02, 2013

Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls



We spent a couple of days in these 2 beautiful areas of the Niagara Peninsula. The weather co-operated although there was overnight rain. We toured 3 wineries in the area and saw a Shaw play: "Major Barbara at the Shaw Festival. The following day we drove to Niagara Falls and boarded the "Maid of the Mist." Later we spent some time at the Niagara Casino.

Unfortunately Joe was unable to come with us because of a recurrence of Cellulitis. Travelling isn't quite the same without him.

Photos are on my Picasa site: Niagara Falls        Niagara-on-the-Lake.


Sunday, July 21, 2013

Kinston 2013


This past week we took in Kingston with Warren and MaryAnn. The city is beautiful with lots of interesting architecture.

We boarded a boat that took us on a wine sampling tour of the 1000 island area with a dinner and entertainment.

We then took the Loyalist Parkway to Picton. We had a meal at the old mill (The Painted Peppercorn) and then continued to the 401 to back home.

Lots of pictures are here.


Thursday, July 04, 2013

Our Wedding Day


Joe and I have been wed today with a simple ceremony at Kitchener City Hall. The wedding was attended by Warren Bell (witness for me) MaryAnn Henderson (witness for Joe) and our friends Greg and Carroll.

Pictures are here at Picasa.


Wednesday, July 03, 2013

We will be wed

Tomorrow is the big day for Joe and I. We will be married in Kitchener and have a few friends and relatives present. It will be a very small affair and we plan on going to Cameron Seafood Restaurant after the ceremony.

Joe and I have been together for past 37 years but have decided to make it official. We've been through a lot together including the bad and the good. We have traveled and plan on doing even more.


Thursday, April 11, 2013

Renovation is finished


The renovation project that was started in early October of 2012 is now finished. There is a little exterior work to be done, but the inside is completed.

For all pictures taken during this project please visit Picasa.