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Wandering Thoughts

Taking a short detour from the usual content of this blog, I am posting below a letter I wrote to a good friend in 2014. It came up as a memory in Facebook and I decided to post it here for easy reference. I wish I have all the time Read more…

By emarene, ago
PLACES - Grey Bruce

Road to Kolapore

We do not know the name of this road. All we know is it takes us to the Kolapore Uplands. (Could be the Osprey-The Blue Mountains Townline). But since we took this road as suggested by a local some 2 years ago, we fell in love with its curves, trees, Read more…

By emarene, ago
PLACES - Grey Bruce

Loree Forest

In the many times we walked the trails of Loree Forest, we believe trailing here in winter is always the best. The place is just magical with white snow that does not seem to get stained at all. Add blue skies and a shining sun and it is perfection. The Read more…

By emarene, ago
PLACES - Ontario

Coldwater, Ontario

An hour from the Blue Mountains is the rural Village of Coldwater, the oldest and most historic village in Severn Township with a population of 1400. Taking advantage of one sunny day in December, we checked out the place. The little parkette was ready for Christmas. Actually, the whole main street Read more…

By emarene, ago
FOOD

Ottawa Valley Area – Food Trip

What to do on a pre-winter break? ( when still not comfortable taking plane rides or crossing the border). Rediscover some eastern Ontario towns and make it a food trip. We spent the days driving through the rolling highlands of Ottawa Valley while stopping for sandwiches, soups, salads and sweet Read more…

By emarene, ago