Let me take you back to the summer of 2019. The air is warm, people are out and about and you are sitting out, possibly enjoying a refreshing beverage, listening to the sounds around you. You hear the birds of course, maybe a light breeze rustling through the trees and general murmurs and clatter peopleContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 7th: One For the Bucket List”
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Advent Calendar – Dec 6th: Conceive it, Believe it, Achieve it!
My 15-year old self woke the 56 year old me from a deep sleep at 4am, to tell me that there should be more successful career women coming to grade 10 classes to talk to them about how to prepare for the workplace realities. You know how you get these Eureka moments, or as OprahContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 6th: Conceive it, Believe it, Achieve it!”
Advent Calendar – Dec 5th: Feeling Good
I have been unbelievably blessed all my life and I give thanks everyday for my good fortune. I try so hard not to take anything for granted and treasure my family and our good health, and my precious friends. I am aware that one’s good fortune can change in an instant, and that many experienceContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 5th: Feeling Good”
Advent Calendar – Dec 4th : Beyond Shore Excursions
I have written before about cruising and until our recent trip to Mexico, preferred vacations on ships rather than resorts. I would say that for a vacation in the Caribbean, a cruise is still my preference. This year, we took 3 Caribbean cruises, visiting islands of the lesser and south Antilles (St-Thomas, St-Marten, Barbados, St-Lucia,Continue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 4th : Beyond Shore Excursions”
Advent Calendar – Dec 3rd: Once a year, go someplace you have never gone before
We all know that travelling gives us an opportunity to expand our knowledge and gain a better understanding of other cultures, and countries. Beyond this, the benefits of travel are quite tangible, physically and psychologically. I walk more when I travel, and my stress level goes way down. The fresh air stimulates endorphins, putting meContinue reading “Advent Calendar – Dec 3rd: Once a year, go someplace you have never gone before”
Advent Calendar Blog- December 2nd: Baby Its Cold Outside!
How is it that we travelled in the summer and the fall to all these warm places, and then made it back just in time to go through another winter in Ottawa? What is wrong with us? Most Canadians that have the travel bug fly south for the winter, but we seem to do thingsContinue reading “Advent Calendar Blog- December 2nd: Baby Its Cold Outside!”
Advent Calendar Blog – Day 1 – It Was In The Cards!
We have had a wonderful year, and as I reflect on our blessings, it occurs to me that I have not shared much on our blog, despite having a great year filled with discovery, dear friends and family and new journeys. Many of you have asked about the next instalments. Not all journeys involve travelling.Continue reading “Advent Calendar Blog – Day 1 – It Was In The Cards!”
Highlights of Rome, Florence, Venice and Iano, Italy 2018
Everyday, I am reminded of how blessed we were to have had the opportunity to visit Italy this year, and pray we will have the opportunity to return. I felt so inspired when we were there, and felt at peace at the same time. Some days it felt like time stood still, and that ItaliansContinue reading “Highlights of Rome, Florence, Venice and Iano, Italy 2018”
Visite guidée de notre logement en Toscane – Guided Tour of Where we stayed in Iano, Italy
Alors voici deux video vous donnant un aperçu du village de Iano, dans la commune de Montaione en banlieue de Florence, en Toscane, ainsi qu’un visionnement de notre logement pendant notre séjour de 2 mois. J’inclus d’abord les coordonnées de google maps afin de vous situer quelque peu. Nous étions a 1 heure de Florence,Continue reading “Visite guidée de notre logement en Toscane – Guided Tour of Where we stayed in Iano, Italy”
All That Lies in Between
Funny how opposites work. In couples, you often find that opposites attract each other, perhaps to complete one another, finding the Yin to your Yang, or your soul mate as its very often coined. In this couple, the dreamer is well balanced with the analyst, a realist that keeps the spontaneous one grounded. An oppositeContinue reading “All That Lies in Between”
What Happens in Vegas
I am a big fan of answering when opportunity knocks. Quite by chance we fell upon a short promo/documentary on the Travel channel, of the Red Rock Casino and Resort just outside of the Las Vegas strip. By the end of the 20-minute feature, we had googled the venue and and were making plans toContinue reading “What Happens in Vegas”
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way BACK From the Forum…
Forgive my play on words as I borrow from the broadway musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” to draw your interest into a story I want to share with you about spending 28 days at sea, on our way back from Rome, Italy. The phrase popped up a few times,Continue reading “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way BACK From the Forum…”
Pacific Coast as seen with Vision…of the Seas
Did I ever tell you about the time we were cruising along the Pacific Coast? I have told many stories of the fabulous travels we have been blessed to enjoy these last few months. It’s hard to keep up and share all my memories. Just as we stepped off one journey, our faces still beamingContinue reading “Pacific Coast as seen with Vision…of the Seas”
Stopping in San Francisco
Thirty years ago, I came to San Francisco as part of my honeymoon. It was my first visit to the west coast, and to California. The city completely charmed us, as we visited the sights, and took part in local festivities. On our way from LA to Napa Valley, we thought we would stop inContinue reading “Stopping in San Francisco”
‘Tis the Season – The Cabernet Sauvignon Season…
My head has been spinning for a week, which is partly the reason why I have not posted anything on this blog since arriving in San Francisco. I also had a few “memoirs” to finalise about the tail end of our trip along Central America, and our arrival in LA/San Francisco before I could focusContinue reading “‘Tis the Season – The Cabernet Sauvignon Season…”
SOAR Coaching and Personal Insights 