Halifax to Campbell River – March Break and Beyond as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

March Break – 14th-22nd For March Break, I traveled with our dog Pooh Bear from Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island, British Columbia to be with my husband Michael, who is readying our home to put on the market. The talk of the virus was everywhere during my flights. I washed my hands so many times…

Half Marathon Training – Week 8 – Plantar Fasciitis Continues to Halt Running, The COVID-19 Pandemic & My First Time Spinning!

30 Weeks to Half Marathon My goal is to run the Valley Harvest Half Marathon, on Sunday, October 11th in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 21.1km. Sunday – Tuesday This week – March 15th – 22nd I traveled to Campbell River, British Columbia from our hometown province of Nova Scotia to visit my husband who is preparing the…

Campbell River, Vancouver Island – Busy Few Days!

Our time in Campbell River was spent working on Michael’s house.  There were a few visits with friends – but we were working during the days into the evenings to improve the property.  It was nice as Michael and I worked together, a nice foreshadow of us working together to build our retirement home in…

Campbell River, Vancouver Island – Michael’s Coming Home

Michael walked me through his life of 40 some years in Campbell River……. Along the shore… His home where he raised his children, on Pinecrest Road. Michael made that sign many years ago that is still there!! So many eagles…. Michael is co-owner of the Rans Coyote S6 airplane, that has been tucked away in…

Campbell River, Vancouver Island – Welcomed by Coastal Mountains and Wood Carved Statues!

We made our from Courtenay to Campbell River and were welcomed by the breathtaking beauty of coastal mountains located across the Georgia Strait and on the mainland as well as creative talent of the many wood carved statues throughout the town! S, xo Coastal mountains pictures! Some of the AMAZING wood carvings!

Courtenay, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 7 – Last Day – Closing Down The Festival

While I was busy volunteering during two of the three evening performances as Michael enjoyed the concerts, it was now Michael’s turn to volunteer and tear down the electrical while I walked into town to blog!  I enjoyed some food – mainly a deep fried chocolate wrap!  When I returned the volunteer camp ground was…