Category Archives: Retirement

Big Falls

As a child, I remember camping at Big Falls and my dad would go salmon fishing. As Daryl and I were driving on the highway, we found the park on maps and would be passing close by. What an opportunity to see if my memories were correct. The park is actually called Sir Richard SquiresContinue reading “Big Falls”

Touring around in Central Newfoundland

After our very long day taking the scenic route to central, we were more than ready to relax at my sisters cabin. The ocean view is sweet! The next day we took a short drive to see the Beothuk Interpretive Centre. The Beothuk were the Indigenous people of Newfoundland and have been extinct since 1829.Continue reading “Touring around in Central Newfoundland”

Scenic little towns

When we left St. John’s to head west we were encouraged to take the scenic route. I am not exactly sure what the spit of land we took is called other than it is part of the Avalon Peninsula and is the Baccalieu Trail We weren’t off the Trans Canada Highway very long before weContinue reading “Scenic little towns”

A Day in St. John’s

What a busy day we had in St. John’s. Yesterday was our first full day here and it was foggy and pouring rain. Not conducted to sight seeing. Today was cloudy and not too hot, perfect for being out and about. Our first stop was government house. We did not get a tour as ourContinue reading “A Day in St. John’s”

A DIY Holding Tank at el parque

When you have a couple of acres of virgin land that will be used as a camp site, there are a few things that have to be done to make the experience totally enjoyable. Actually it is a ton of work! Two summers ago we built the outhouse, a storage shed, and a wood shed.Continue reading “A DIY Holding Tank at el parque”

Panama Viejo: Old Panama

On our last day in Panama our flight did not leave until the afternoon, which gave us a morning to do touristy stuff. During all our trips to Panama City we had never gone to the old city, Panama Viejo. We were at the site shortly after it opened at 8:30 AM. We had toContinue reading “Panama Viejo: Old Panama”

When the trees bloom

This is our first year being in Pedasi during the month of March. While there are always lots of colourful shrubs and trees here, it seemed, come March there was an explosion of colour. I have no idea what any of those shrubs are called. They sure are pretty and eye popping. Some of theContinue reading “When the trees bloom”

A Road Trip to Oria Arriba

A couple of days ago, we left our house early in the morning to go to Spanish class. Our road was being paved but we were able to get out of the area. A couple of hours later we wanted to go home but impossible. Every access point blocked and was going to be forContinue reading “A Road Trip to Oria Arriba”

Pedasi Carnival 2023

Carnival is a blow out party lasting for the full four days before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. This is the first carnival held in Pedasi since pre Covid, and our first ever. There were parades showcasing the carnival queens held daily at noon…ish and after dark (any time up to midnight orContinue reading “Pedasi Carnival 2023”