Today was the designated day for being a tourist in a winter paradise. Each one to profit as he sees fit. I’m no longer willing to “do” things just because I can, so instead of putting on my skates and checking out the lake surface, I watched. From the safety of the room, it looked like great fun.
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In a moment of madness, we left the house and drove into the hills. With some new snow and a change of scenery, you can do much for your own mental wellness. That’s why we call it the getaway.
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“…look a lot like Christmas”. Yeah, if you follow our lead and go into the centre of the city to shop in a German inspired craft fair, replete with spiced wines and bratwurst and too many ornaments to count. Seasonal music, projected images on the front of the Basilique, dogs with owners. Icy footing in the dark. Even some huge pine cones (large enough to substitute for a football). Everything one could want after a full day at work.
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I forgot this, yesterday. Congratulations to the Rouge et Or on your win of the Dumsmore Cup. Two more games to go. So, go!
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Another day in the exciting life of… no; another exciting day in the life of… there, that sets the tone for my second day in the Big City. Unaccompanied, I set in search of sustenance and adventure, and managed one of the two.
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An early start to a long day. Off to catch (sic) the train to the Big City, long before daylight. There was unlimited juice while we quarantined before boarding, and we did get a hot breakfast with free wi-fi; rail travel is much better than back in the age when trains went everywhere.
posted in travel | Comments Off on Out and about in the Big City | 319 words
The other roads aren’t any longer. Especially when the original road isn’t, any longer. Let me explain.
posted in travel | Comments Off on Roundabout routing | 290 words
Can you put a price on peace and quiet? How about quiet, all by itself? I know what it is worth to me, based on today.
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Get up, get out and move on. Vacation time is over. Find your way home, to begin another year in the service of the almighty dollar. It is so ordained.
posted in travel | Comments Off on The circle remains unbroken | 278 words
Now, how did that happen? One minute, I’m happily contemplating the ocean. The next, I’m halfway to home, in a government rate motel room. I should pay better attention to what’s goin’ on. I should be grateful. Vacation could be completely over, instead of almost. I still have a few more hours of reprieve.
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