September 28, 2014 by Chris

Early Autumn in Nova Scotia

A road trip to Nova Scotia was made even more enjoyable by a stop in Shediac and spending the evening with Odette and Jerry, whom we met on our Panama Canal/South America cruise in 2008.

A stop for lunch at Le Caveau restaurant in Grand Pre.

Our destination – Bridgetown, NS – with good friends, Jean and John plus the added bonus of Irene and Arvid joining us from Toronto. We’re having a good catch-up and some good laughs along with celebration of Jean’s birthday on 28th.

Sightseeing on the Fundy Shore with quick visit to J&J’s cabin.

A drive to Luckett’s winery for lunch (near Wolfville).

To Annapolis Royal for the Saturday market, then off to shop for lobster. The one Jean is holding is the largest I’ve ever seen – a 14lber!

Back to the cabin to cook and eat the lobster! the most perfect evening possible.

September 20, 2014 by Chris

Maine’s Common Ground Fair

Unlike some of my friends, I only go to the Common Ground Fair every three years or so .. not because I don’t like it, but because I have become shy of crowds, queues, traffic, etc. – especially in Maine. Anyway, it was good to spend some time there today, despite the cooler than forecast temps. My favorite demo is with the sheep dogs, and the apple tasting wasn’t half bad either!

July 30, 2014 by Chris - 1 Comment

My beautiful and diverse homeland (7)

Southward bound with a stop in Leicester to visit Lesley. Enjoyed a nice walk around Foxton Canal and enjoyed watching the long boats go through the series of locks.

And then another most delicious Indian dinner.

Onward to Dorset via the Fosse way.

July 15, 2014 by Chris

More fun times in Belfast with the Dutch….

We are so happy to have Agnita, Henk and the girls here again (before they return to Amsterdam:(

It was especially festive with the Arts in the Park weekend, being on the waterfront and all the activities surrounding the visit of the Lynx, and celebrating their 20th anniversary.

July 5, 2014 by Chris - 1 Comment

(The) Lost Kitchen .. Debut dinner in Freedom on July 4

Erin French, proprietor, decorator, hostess, and cook is an artiste! Her restaurant officially opened with a 5-course meal in the beautifully renovated Freedom Mill, and it was flawless! Each item on the table had been carefully thought out, and each course lovingly prepared using the freshest of ingredients and cooked to perfection. I can’t wait it go back!

July 28, 2013 by Chris

Episode 2: The Dutch visiting Maine

Enjoying Belfast and Midcoast Maine, but also a short camping trip to Moosehead Lake with moose safari …

July 23, 2013 by Chris

Summer fun with the Dutch

We’ve been kumi himo-ing, having fun with Lucy, and making pizza …. That’s so far! With doubtless more to come.

April 7, 2013 by Chris

Bellingrath Gardens

Betty and I spent several hours enjoying the beautiful Bellingrath gardens (south of Mobile, AL). It was a little disappointing, but not surprising, that the azaleas had finished blooming, but some of the camelias were hanging on and other gardens were lovely.

March 28, 2013 by Chris - 2 Comments

Pensacola Lighthouse and the Blue Angels

A great day spent with Agnita, Henk and the girls:

First the Pensacola Lighthouse (177 steps up and a cardio workout)

A hair-raising and exhilarating practice show by the Blue Angels.

And then some down time on the beach.

October 27, 2012 by Chris

Hastings-on-Hudson and NYC

We had a lovely couple of days with Agnita, Henk, Lucca, and Julia at their new home in Hastings-on-Hudson, a lovely little town within sight of Manhattan.

We spent all day Friday in Manhattan, visiting their new office space on 5th Avenue, no less! Going to the Rockerfeller Center, the impressive 911 Memorial, and the High Line.

October 15, 2012 by Chris

Firenze … Third day

Shopping!
So glad I drew Ian’s name for Christmas!

October 14, 2012 by Chris

Firenze … First day

Easy arrival at Hotel Grand Cavour in central Florence. Dennis and I set off on immediate exploration of surroundings to the river and Ponte Vecchio, where the lighting was excellent.

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A super dinner at a small trattoria that I thought looked appealing, and coincidentally Sandy had read about in her guide. Had we arrived 30 minutes later, a table would have been impossible to have.