The day started with this smoky view of Vancouver from the North Shore. In fact, this was our view over breakfast most days. I sat eating hash browns, eggs and… Read More
Hiking the Capilano Pacific Trail
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Vintage Danish postcard
Last year I translated a couple of vintage Swedish postcards I found in an antique shop in Stockholm. Delving into the past was good fun so now I always keep… Read More
Lynn Creek, North Vancouver
Lynn Canyon Park was a great place to go hiking for a few hours. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls and plenty of places to sit along the creek. Heat from the BC… Read More
Belightful Butterly Oasis
We’ve made quite a few changes in the garden to attract more butterflies as well as bees. So when Belightful asked if I would like to try a Butterfly Oasis,… Read More
Hiking the BCMC trail, Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain was our final hike in North Vancouver but it was also my favourite so I couldn’t wait to write about it. There are two trails on this mountain:… Read More
Recipe: lemon and thyme sandwich chicken
This recipe for lemon thyme sandwich chicken is quick, easy and delicious. I say ‘recipe’ but it’s so simple it barely classes as a recipe. Sometimes the simple things are… Read More
Life Lately: August 2017
August has been a good month; we are finally getting back on track, we’ve been out on our bikes, had a few nice days to ourselves, almost got the house… Read More
Snaps from Berlin
I’ve got quite a few photos from Berlin that don’t really fit any sort of theme but I wanted to share them anyway. This post is a bit of a photo… Read More
A garden update
Our garden has thrived on neglect this year. We’ve done just enough to scrape by and reign in anything growing out of control. I snapped a few photos here and… Read More
Life Lately: July 2017
I’m starting this post with my new favourite photo — these lemons! July has been another month of travel; a trip together and a solo trip for Scott. This month… Read More
To the forest!
I was a bit torn on Sunday. It was hot so I wanted to lay on the sofa all day. But I also really wanted to walk up to the… Read More
São Jorge Castle, Lisbon
Visiting Castelo de São Jorge was my favourite activity in Lisbon! The castle was built in the 11th century and sits on a hilltop overlooking Lisbon and the Tagus River. As with… Read More