Our next stop after Caen was the Loire Valley. The drive from Caen to Blois and our next stay at Château de la Rozelle was a bit more direct than our…
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Photo Essay 5 – Exploring Normandie
Our family explores the coastal areas and rural towns of Normandie, France following the footsteps of a Canadian WW2 Veteran. We only stayed one night in Caen so I will…
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A Lunch at Hôtel de Paris Courseulles sur Mer
I can’t believe I still have more travel posts to write about France but I do. I hope you don’t mind but I am having a lovely time going through…
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Visiting the Okanagan
I’m not a native Calgarian so I just don’t get Stampede. I don’t get how people can eat deep fried ‘anything’..(including oreos and butter) or beef on a bun for…
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A Visit to Den Gouden Karpel – Bruges
On one clear, rain free evening I wanted to explore the part of old Bruges which contained the Vismarkt or Fish Market. I thought there might be a nice little…
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Fun Techniques to Try with Tomatoes and Green Beans
It’s 37°C outside and I’ve been frenching green beans in my underwear. It was slow going at first because I was really clumsy and didn’t know what I was doing.…
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Photo Essay 4 – In Bruges
A post outlining our family trip to Bruges, Belgium. Includes historical highlights, food and family friendly activities. Historical Sights of Bruges On our first night in Bruges, sated from a…
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Bierbrasserie Cambrinus-Belgian Beer Jackpot
Bierbrasserie Cambrinus is wonderful Belgian pub located in the heart of Bruges. It’s a great spot to try hundreds of Belgian beers and local pub cuisine. We ate and drank…
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In Bruges-Breydel De Coninc
Breydel De Coninc is a popular restaurant in Bruges, Belgium. The menu features classic Belgian preparations of seafood including mussels and lobster. Bruges is a historic city with great spots…
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An Evening With Matt Nugan, Nugan Estate Wines
Australian wine holds a special place in my heart and I’m always combing the bottle shop shelves for a new import. I want to be able to support the smaller…
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