Bracebridge, Canada

... for the launch of their book "Keepers of the Land", based on their gruelling coast-to-coast trip last summer across Canada. Carl drove a specially adapted 1949 vintage McCormick W4 "Ol Red"tractor, and Deb followed gamely in a motorhome. After many hours ...

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... in the weather for Easter week. So it seemed an opportune time to jump in our trusty little yellow chariot and head up to Bracebridge to spend a few days with Ken & Katya. Ken Riley is a longtime friend from our CUSO/VSO days in Tanzania back in ...

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Today we visited Alqonquin Provincial Park. The park is supposed to be a great place for wildlife spotting. The day didn't start off to well, as we got an early start but there were thunderstorms and heavy rainfall on the way there. Luckily, the weather ...

We arrived and as I entered the cottage, the Porretta's dog, Mia, was so excited she urinated right at my feet. The beginning of a long and friendly relationship? We quickly put our belongings away and changed to our cottage clothes and swimsuits. ...