We were lucky enough to spend the winter in Mexico, enjoying four and a half months in Cabo San Lucas after a wonderful road trip to get to Baja California Sur. As our time there drew to a close, and knowing that the future is never certain, I reflected on what I loved about our... Continue Reading →
Sick of being sick
I have been sick for the month of March. Sounds bizarre, but it’s a fact. I started with a scratchy throat on Feb. 29. That extra day of 2016 was not a good one. I didn’t feel like doing anything until March 12, almost two weeks later. In between, I had sinus congestion, a sore... Continue Reading →
Happiness part two
Everyone wants to be happy. We search for ways to be happy. But do we take time to reflect on our happiness, what truly makes us happy, and practice the gratefulness that makes us happy? Living in Mexico has altered my perception of happiness. I have visited city neighbourhoods where people have dirt floors and... Continue Reading →
Defining happiness and success
Some thoughts on happiness
New Year, New Start
I continue to enjoy sharing experiences with you through this blog, which will celebrate its second birthday next month. I am always honoured by the number of people the blog reaches, and the positive comments I receive to my various posts. I have enjoyed the journey and continue to enjoy the experience of writing. So... Continue Reading →
The Christmas Spirit
There was a time when Christmas, for me, was a lot of work and stress. Don’t get me wrong. There was also a lot of fun. But it seemed the season involved a big buildup of pressure to make everything right. The anxiety included shopping in crowds. There was stress about getting what people liked,... Continue Reading →
The adventure continues
Our Europe trip is now continuing in Germany, as we left Switzerland via train a couple of days ago. What a wonderful way to travel – watching a beautiful countryside from the comfort of a train. However, the changes we had to make were not as enjoyable as the ride, since we did have... Continue Reading →
Ohhh the food!
I’m sure people who visit Switzerland all comment on the quality of the food. I’ve done my best to try a few local favourites, to expand my dining horizons while we spend a week in Bern. To start the day, the coffee is outstanding. People who don’t like strong coffee may not be too... Continue Reading →
Learning Bern
Another great aspect of travel is learning about other cultures and meeting new people. While we have not been out in the city too much yet, I have been trying to learn new things about Bern, the area and its people. I learned from one of the volunteers that Bern, the fourth most populous city... Continue Reading →
Walking the city
When I’m traveling, I find that the best way to get to know a city is to walk it. And I love to walk. So this morning I struck out in Berne (or Bern) while Ron did preparations with his team. I decided to follow the path we went our first night, when we walked... Continue Reading →