Every January, Rainer and I go on a winter getaway to Toronto. Yes, it’s still Canada. Yes, it’s still winter. But it’s full of new people, interesting shops, great food, and it’s not the same-old same-old. My husband attends a library conference,…
The Travelling Landscapes Shawl
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Fantastic Moments and Where to Find Them
The trip is going so well. We’re alternating excursions with quieter days right now. It’s that sweet spot of stimulation and relaxation. We had a fantastic hike in Bad Bertrich up the steep valley and past the ancient lava flows…
Travelling Landscape Project Colours
I knew I wanted to pick something neutral as a base so that I could let the voting excite me with the choice of the brighter/more playful colours. I went through the Wollmeise website colours (approximately 1, 111 of them,…
Rain on Notre Dame Cowl pattern
25% off until June 4 We had just three days in Paris and we arrived in the rain, but we didn’t care. After all, there were galleries, cafes, and gothic cathedrals to visit. We decided to walk everywhere. We may…
yarn and books in Toronto
We went yarn shopping in Toronto, of course. My husband Rainer makes a point of going and picking up yarn treats for me even when he travels alone. To say that he’s a great non-knitter to shop with is to…
Travel is so Generous
My husband and I had a conference week in Toronto, and it’s become a real treat every year. It’s not a beach vacation, but that’s ok because we’re still getting a break from Manitoba winters and we’re just plain getting a…
Expedition Tuesday
metal sculpture at Brandon University