Today, we were up early to say goodbye to our friends 🙁 Laundry day! I figured out how to use the washing machine, which took approx 1.5 hours to run through an eco cycle – yikes! I seem to remember Read More …
Steve and I have been keeping ourselves busy this past week so opted to stay in bed on Saturday when the others chose to visit the market in nearby Penvenan. They thoroughly enjoyed it and came back with Vietnamese treats Read More …
We seem to be forming a pattern of lazy mornings… but we’ve (finally) figured it out. There are so many daylight hours here at this time of year, noon feels like 8am, 6pm feels like noon, and bedtime feels like Read More …
No one seemed to be in a big hurry today, which suited us just fine. We slept in again but, this time, we had a much better breakfast – crepes, breads, cheeses, patés, strawberries, honey, jams, eggs – from a Read More …
Following a late evening in which we all got caught up, we all had a bit of a sleep in this morning, then cobbled together a reasonable breakfast from our combined spoils. Never before have I been so excited to Read More …
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (on the eastern shore of Lake Simcoe), a young family – mommy, daddy, daughter – spent every weekend for 3 seasons and every summer vacation, 6 years in a row, Read More …
Sometimes, one receives nice gifts that are best enjoyed when shared. Recently, Yelena and I were given a wine tour, tasting, and lunch at Stoney Ridge Winery for up to 6 people! It seemed only fitting to include those who Read More …