Christmas was a little different for us this year and I couldn’t be happier! It has been a very long time since we have ‘come home’ to Newfoundland for Christmas. Although we have been living in Ontario for almost twenty years now, Dan and I are both from The Rock and although we’ve been home for summer vacation almost every year since moving away, this is our first time home for the holidays.
Continue reading “Mummers – Newfoundland Traditions”Maple Madness
Our family is no stranger to maple festivals. For the past nine years we have been visiting the various sugar shacks in Prince Edward County. This year would be no different. I had a plan, and we would be up early and go for most of the day. Just how many places can you see? Well keep reading…
New Years in a Yurt
Have you ever winter camped in a yurt?
Last year I convinced my crew to go winter camping in a yurt at Algonquin Provincial Park during the new year celebrations. This year we did a repeat and spent 3 nights at Mew Lake. I will give you some tips and tricks on how to enjoy winter camping in a yurt and a little bit of what it is like during this time of year.