by Manny & Roz de Lizarriturri | Oct 18, 2013 | Architecture, Canada, Culture, History
I never thought much about Adirondack chairs. I suppose because I never really saw many of them. (Although lately I’ve noticed unattractive dark green plastic ones on the front lawns of neighbors’ houses.) The “real” wooden ones were never part...
by Manny & Roz de Lizarriturri | Oct 11, 2013 | Boondocking, Canada, Nature
In PEI we had gotten into a rut of staying in campgrounds. At the end of a long day, sometimes it is easier than looking for a boondocking (free camping) location. And the provincial parks, while not very picturesque, were pretty inexpensive at $30.00 a night, less...
by Manny & Roz de Lizarriturri | Oct 4, 2013 | Canada, Cuisine
We had planned on visiting Prince Edward Island at the end of the trip if time allowed, but as my good friend Liz says, “Life happens while making other plans”. Serena’s suspension went haywire and her control gauge was flashing red continually: a very...
by Manny & Roz de Lizarriturri | Sep 27, 2013 | Blues, Canada, Culture, Friends
Recapturing your youth is not easy. Perhaps a song on the radio takes you to your high school days, or maybe you notice the scent of a cologne an old flame used to wear. Possibly that tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich transports you back to a rainy day when you...
by Manny & Roz de Lizarriturri | Sep 20, 2013 | Architecture, Canada, History
Why are we fascinated by lighthouses? Are we awed by their size and power or is it their solitude we seek? Do we admire them for the lives they have saved or are we inspired by the untold secrets they hold? We had plenty of time to ponder these questions as we...
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