The latter half of October flew by like an arrow. There were days when it suddenly warmed up, making it feel as though summer had returned, but the days were unmistakably getting shorter, and the fiery red sunsets came earlier and earlier. October ends with Halloween. In my neighborhood, no children come by, so it’s […]
Today, the temperature soared to a surprising 19 degrees, making it feel like summer! It was the perfect weather for dismantling the deck by the water as the season comes to a close. Although the water was freezing at first, I soon got used to it and enjoyed a refreshing swim afterward. What a wonderful […]
I hiked 15 kilo meters at Cape Split Trailhead, enjoying a stunning new trail that featured scenic lookouts. We took the new trail out and returned via the old one. The autumn colors along the trail were truly breath taking. The hike to the tip of the peninsula took about two hours, and although the […]
Prince Edward Island’s 43rd lieutenant-governor installed at ceremony on October 17. Three of us from 36 Canadian Brigade Band joined PEIR band and participated the ceremony with an honour guard at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. It’s a four-hour drive to Prince Edward Island from Halifax. We arrived the day before and […]
Thanksgiving is a cherished time for family gatherings in Canada. Here in Nova Scotia, while it’s just us, we’re grateful for our ‘Nova Scotia Family.’ We were warmly invited to a Thanksgiving dinner by our neighbour, and it was heart-warming to see their family grow — a new baby joining and the boys growing up […]
On a refreshing morning, the cool air gently kisses my cheeks. I take a deep breath, savoring the serene lake breeze, while warming up with gentle poses. Joining a yoga instructor, Amy Heasman, who stayed at Burgundy Dream for two nights, I enjoy a morning yoga session by the water. I had completely forgotten how […]
The trees are beginning to change colors, signaling the arrival of autumn. It was a calm and warm day, though the water was cold. We decided to check if we could paddle under the bridge at the edge of William Lake to reach the neighboring lake. As we approached the bridge, we found the water […]
As the leaves of the trees begin to don their autumn colors, storefronts burst with a dazzling array of chrysanthemums. In Japan, the ninth day of the ninth month is celebrated as the Chrysanthemum Festival, with this stunning flower serving as the emblem of the Emperor and the Imperial Family. While Japan is renowned for […]
