Sheep, lochs, bagpipes, castles
Ireland and the UK did a fine job charming us Canadians who simply wanted to swim in the ocean and see a castle. We did both and more: hiking in Glencoe, swimming in the Scottish North Sea, fighting wind at Giant's Causeway, exploring castles on the Isle of Skye and getting acquainted with nosy sheep.
We drank more tea than water, willingly ordered haggis (more than once), and got to share it all with good, hearty company.
Mount Brandon, Ireland
Ross Castle
Muckross Lake, Ireland
Giant's Causeway, UK
Aberdeenshire, UK
Tillynaught, UK
Lossiemouth Beach, UK
Isle of Skye, UK
Armadale - Mallaig Ferry, UK
Glencoe, UK
Honister Pass, UK
Aotearoa | New Zealand
The past three weeks I've spent my days in New Zealand. Firstly for a friend's wedding, and secondly for the scenery. The landscape is dramatic and changeable. Here are some photos mostly from the North Island and a small part of the South Island. More photos to come!
Stopped north of Whanganui to peek at the scenery
Brutus, our home for a week on the road
Lake Taupo
Audrey exploring our campsite at Mangaweka
Wellington
On the ferry
In Akaroa
The Gaspé Peninsula
This year, Thanksgiving was spent deep in the Chic Choc mountains in a warm chalet lit with propane lanterns and brimming with hearty company.
The next days were an introduction to the spectacular sights of Percé Rock, Gaspé and every view in between. The scenery is quiet a distraction while driving, so it's best to take lots of time in order to stop and wonder (& wander).
Forward still, to Nova Scotia.
After the trip from Winnipeg to Toronto, I decided to continue east. Three days later, I left Toronto and made my way to Nova Scotia to deliver a friends car. We started in Digby and took our time driving back - always along the shore road, whenever possible. Some highlights: an oceanside campsite at Rissers Beach, well-worn pickle recipes, handmade dories in Lunenburg, the LaHave Bakery, Peggy's Cove in the fog, oat cakes on Cape Breton, soap made by friends in West Arm and SO. MANY. BLUEBERRIES.
6000 kilometers later, I've seen my share of central and eastern Canada.
If I could, I'd keep going...
These images are from Nova Scotia's beautiful south shore; Rissers Beach, Crescent Beach, Queensland and Peggy's Cove.
From Winnipeg to Toronto
In a trusty steed, three of us took to the road and pointed towards Lake Superior.
We found it, and loved it. We would have stayed, but our city was calling our names.
