Johnson River Falls
At this time of year, we visit Johnson River Falls, a nearby waterfall, annually. Three years ago, the trail was very icy, but this year, there’s an incredible amount of snow. The trail has been somewhat compacted with snowshoes, but walking with boots occasionally sinks into the snow. We walked tirelessly across the snowy expanse. […]
Winter Wonderland Adventures!
Nova Scotia, which was hit by record-breaking snowfall about a week ago, has once again been blanketed with 40cm of snow overnight, barely allowing the previous snow to melt. This morning was sunny, and the sun sparkled on the snow, making it dazzlingly beautiful. Sam skied down the freshly powdered driveway. But let’s be real, he […]
Ski Martock
Sam has received the ski instructor certificate and he started instructing ski at Ski Martock in Windsor, Nova Scotia in January 2024. The other day, I went there with Sam for skiing, marking my first time on the slopes in nearly 5 years. Martock is a small ski resort with only 4 runs, 1 lift, […]
Cheers with sake in Igloo
Nova Scotia was hit with a rare heavy snowfall. The daily snowfall at our B&B was a good workout just to get rid of the snow from our driveway. We decided to do something with the heavy snow and created Igloo. We toasted with sake in Igloo. Main dish is Oden which is a type […]
Holiday Concert
The 36CBG Band delivered a mesmerizing Holiday Concert at the central library in Halifax. From traditional to classical, pop, and Latin, we seamlessly performed a diverse selection of 12 pieces without intermission. Held in the library’s freely accessible concert hall, the audience remained captivated throughout the hour and a half performance, thoroughly enjoying the musical […]
A Winter Symphony “Christmas Tree in the Snow”
As the first snowflakes delicately descend from the heavens, blanketing the world in a serene white coat, the air becomes imbued with the enchantment of the holiday season. In the midst of this winter wonderland, a solitary figure stands tall and proud—the Christmas tree, adorned with a tapestry of shimmering lights and ornaments.
Happy World Flamenco Day!
Feliz Dia International del Flamenco! Flamenco is a passionate and expressive form of music and dance that originated in the Andalusian region of Spain. I had a chance to learn Sevillanas and perform at the Halifax Central Library. Sevillanas is this super lively dance you often see folks doing together, especially at events. It’s like a […]