Thanksgiving has always been one of my favourite holidays, and I have happy memories of lovely meals shared with various combinations and permutations of family “Flexible Traditions”
Giant’s Causeway
After leaving Belfast on Saturday morning, we drove north through the frigid countryside towards the Giant’s Causeway, a natural wonder that – despite its whimsical name “Giant’s Causeway”
St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast
Saturday’s visit to Northern Ireland was a day of two parts. After flying in from Stansted, we rented a car and drove along snowy roads, “St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast”
Praying for Rein, Deer
We couldn’t help the puns. They just kept coming as we marveled at this wild juxtaposition of seasonal imagery. In November, which some might say “Praying for Rein, Deer”
The Reluctant Walker
Even after yesterday’s epiphany about the joys and benefits of walking in cold weather, I still had a hard time pushing myself out the door “The Reluctant Walker”
Winter’s Approach
A quick photo to show you that today’s walk was both cold and beautiful. I’ll post some Belfast stories tomorrow, but the carry-over into today “Winter’s Approach”
To Belfast and Back
We had a great day out today — to Belfast! Snow and Belfast sort of go together in our experience, and sure enough, we saw “To Belfast and Back”
Recycled Humour
This week has been intense from start to finish, but we’ve gotten a lot done, and I’ve managed a few good long walks despite grey “Recycled Humour”
Storm Barney
The gusting wind is rattling the roof tiles this evening, leaving everything feeling unsettled. I could feel the storm approaching, so I went out walking “Storm Barney”
Bare Branches
Our trees are losing their leaves, a sure sign that winter is on its way. Wind advisories have been issued for our area, so the “Bare Branches”