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Shop Windows

When I travel, I love looking in the shop windows. I like to see what is popular in other countries. Years ago, when I worked in retail, I often created the store window displays. I enjoyed that part of the … Читать далее

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The Freshwater Springs of the Yucatan

Tourists travel to the Yucatan for the two «star attractions» — the beaches and the ruins. However, they often miss the geologic wonder of the freshwater springs of the Yucatan, the cenotes. “Cenote” is a modification of the Maya word … Читать далее

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Eating Our Way Through Europe

My husband thinks it is amusing that I take pictures of the food we eat while travelling. But I find it is part of the good memories. And we ate some great food on the latest trip to Europe. The … Читать далее

Рубрика: Hi, from Sheila, Кулинарные рецепты, Путешествия наших читателей | 3 комментария

Chili Cook-Off

Вот так проводят время в Мексике канадские пенсионеры!:) Приписка от Виктории:) The Merida English Library sent out a notice that they were looking for volunteers for their annual chili cook-off fund raising event. I quickly volunteered thinking, ‘I can do … Читать далее

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Yucatan Cuisine

I have been in Mexico only once before for an extended stay and that visit was to the west coast city of Puerto Vallarta. There had been a couple of other short forays. One into the border city of Tijuana. … Читать далее

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Hello from Merida, Yucatan

We arrived here a week ago and I am still adjusting to the heat and humidity. Especially the humidity. We are happy with the house we have rented. The Mexican architecture is completely different from what we are used to. … Читать далее

Рубрика: Hi, from Sheila, Города, Путешествия наших читателей | 3 комментария

Wayward Cameras

On my last trip, I lost my camera. Actually it was stolen and I knew who took it, but it was her word against mine. So what do you do? It happened on the Croatian island of Hvar. I had … Читать далее

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Why?

If you’ve ever had the good fortune to spend quality time with a two year old you are bombarded with “why” questions. “Why is that called a rainbow? Why does a dog bark? Why do I have to go to … Читать далее

Рубрика: Hi, from Sheila, Творчество наших читателей | 6 комментариев

The Library – A Great Deal

One of my favourite places, in my community, is the public library. It costs only $12.00 a year (for an adult) to get a library card, however I would gladly pay 10 times that much. Libraries have always been a … Читать далее

Рубрика: Ask Canadians, Hi, from Sheila, Адаптация иммигрантов в Канаде, Повседневная жизнь | 3 комментария

Sheila’s 10 Steps to Healthy Living

Я позволю себе краткое предисловие к статье Шейлы. Поскольку это была, надо сказать, долгожданная статья:) Я просила Шейлу написать ее уже много раз, и вот наконец получила эту статью. Потому как многие спрашивали как ей удается так молодо и хорошо … Читать далее

Рубрика: Hi, from Sheila, Медицина в Канаде. От Влада, Повседневная жизнь | 18 комментариев

Tea for Two

I had long since given up hope of being invited to tea at Buckingham Palace but recently I had an opportunity to do the next best thing –  enjoy tea at The Empress Hotel in Victoria BC.  The majestic Fairmont … Читать далее

Рубрика: Hi, from Sheila, Путешествия наших читателей | 5 комментариев

Catastrophic Weather and Natural Disasters

Don and I spent the winter dodging one natural disaster after another: floods, more floods, fierce rain, and an earthquake. This happened in Australia and New Zealand where we spent part of our winter months. I wrote a blog about … Читать далее

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Amanda’s adventure in Spain

?? My husband’s parents retired to Spain from England a few years ago.  This gives us a wonderful holiday destination. I have had the opportunity to visit them in this sunny country three times already and each time explored different … Читать далее

Рубрика: Hi, from Sheila, Творчество наших читателей | 7 комментариев

The Painted Boat

I was fortunate enough to win an over night stay at The Painted Boat Resort in Pender Harbour on the beautiful sunshine coast of British Columbia.  My husband and I chose to spend our time at this lovely spot set … Читать далее

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Giving Thanks. October 11, 2010

Giving Thanks Yesterday, Monday October 11th, was Thanksgiving.  Don decided to phone and wish his Uncle Alex, who at 82 has lived in the United States for all his adult life, a happy Canadian Thanksgiving.  We were surprised when Uncle … Читать далее

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Up in the Air!

For many years I have dreamed of going up in the air in a hot air balloon.  My husband so kindly gave me a gift certificate for a hot air balloon ride for my birthday and on June 5 of this … Читать далее

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