Snow
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 […]
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.
First snow for this season
Four days ago, the temperature soared to 22 degrees Celsius, leading me to believe it was a summer day. However, this morning marked a stark contrast as the mercury plummeted to 1 degree Celsius. As anticipated, the entire area was blanketed in white. While I had hoped for the autumn leaves to showcase their vibrant […]
