Impromptu dinner at the Luminarium in Toronto

With our Scandinavia travels coming up shortly and a few videos from our winter travels still in the pipeline, we make an impromptu decision to experience a delightful dinner event at the Luminarium in Toronto’s Distillery District. Continue reading “Impromptu dinner at the Luminarium in Toronto”

Budapest during the flood

The culmination point of our adventures due to storm Boris was in Budapest. Although we explored a fair bit of the city, we were drawn to the river. We had long walks around the Danube River banks and the bridges and Alex managed to take some videos he put together. Cheers and Happy New Year!

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia

This is probably the longest video Alex made. Short, dark and cold days would do this to you. But watch it to the end. Weather was perfect and we enjoyed every moment in the city. 

 

 

 

Haarlem was a missed opportunity

Storyline: 2024 Fall trip to Europe

(Now that the next trip is booked and Alex’s 70th celebration is over, back to our September trip.)

In Haarlem at last! Continue reading “Haarlem was a missed opportunity”

Sofia as always was nice, but…

Storyline: 2024 Fall trip to Europe

The reason for this short visit was very sad.

(The four photos from the mountains are given to me by Vanya, curtesy Ivo and his friend. Ivo’s last photos.) Continue reading “Sofia as always was nice, but…”

Vienna was a mixed bag

Storyline: 2024 Fall trip to Europe

For this trip Vienna was our hub. We’d touch it a few times as we changed countries and moved from one city to another. Continue reading “Vienna was a mixed bag”

Budapest was a wash, literally!

Storyline: 2024 Fall trip to Europe

Sept 14 – Sept 21

We made it safe to Budapest on one of the last trains that ran from cold and stormy Vienna (snow to the west of Austria). What a change from a few days ago! Continue reading “Budapest was a wash, literally!”

Bratislava is underrated

Storyline: 2024 Fall trip to Europe

Aug 30 – Sept 5

After 31 years I am back to Bratislava. It’s Alex’s first time. As mentioned in my previous post I have very fond memories of Bratislava, the Slovakian Tatras and Slovaks. This time we only visited Bratislava. Continue reading “Bratislava is underrated”

Simple Rhubarb Recipes

It has been warm but rainy spring. Contrary to all recommendations I bought seedlings and planted my veggies end of April and early May. Continue reading “Simple Rhubarb Recipes”

Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal

Storyline: Portugal Take 2

Life got in the way and we haven’t posted anything for a long time. We are currently in Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal, Continue reading “Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal”

From Neys Provincial Park to Kenora

Storyline: Westward Ho!

May 24 to May 30

Posting this from Saskatchewan and being hit with extremely hot and stormy weather it is hard to believe that we had sub-zero temperatures just a week ago. Continue reading “From Neys Provincial Park to Kenora”

Northern Ontario – our first week on the road

Storyline: Westward Ho!

(Our posts from the road may come in waves due to spotty cell coverage) 

Home to Sault Ste. Marie

There is a comedy song “Canada is really big” by The Arrogant Worms. Continue reading “Northern Ontario – our first week on the road”

Snippets of Lisbon

Alex’s final video from our January trip to Portugal. Although he has a few more recorded and I have few more draft posts it is now May, Continue reading “Snippets of Lisbon”

Porto on a plate

Storyline: Portugal by trains

This rye bread was out of the world! It was very hearty and lasted us the entire week in Porto. One slice each was enough with the breakfast. Continue reading “Porto on a plate”

Porto – first impressions

Storyline: Portugal by trains

The days being short at that time of the year, it was already dusk when we arrived in Porto. Continue reading “Porto – first impressions”

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