I love writing positive reviews. When I find a product or service that I love, that worked well, that surpassed my expectations, or simply one that was a fun experience – I want to share my thoughts and experience so others can perhaps also enjoy it. But I’ve almost never felt the same drive to... Continue Reading →
My 50th Birthday Present to Myself
I turn 50 this year! Which seems a bit surreal as I don’t think of myself as that old (not that 50 is old of course) but nevertheless, I’ll be 50 in September. And to celebrate, I’m planning on a fabulously fun trip that includes two of my favourite things – walking and whisky. Although... Continue Reading →
From February blahs to March ahhs – Spring is coming
February is my least favourite month to walk. Well, it’s tied with November for that “honour”. Why you ask? By February, I’m done with winter and while this year we’ve had an unseasonably warm winter in Toronto (and much of Ontario), I’m still more than ready for spring. Add onto that the fact the days,... Continue Reading →
Training for Multi-Day Long Distance Walks
This spring I will be walking the Speyside Way in Scotland – from Aviemore to Buckie, plus the Tomintoul Spur and the Dufftown Loop – which will be a bit over 150km in total. Of course, I’m doing it over several days but there will be a couple of days of about 25km, which is... Continue Reading →
The Rest of My Walk: Lindsay to Omemee
Day 4: 18.7km, Lindsay to Omemee https://www.relive.cc/view/v7O9J4AXnQ6 Lindsay to Omemee Honestly, this was my least favourite day but I suspect part of that was I wasn’t feeling the best due to my allergy attack and I felt rushed, especially the last half of the walk, which was my own fault. It was a good learning... Continue Reading →