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Flowerpot Island

This past week we visited Tobermory and while we were there we took a boat to Flowerpot Island. Flowerpot Island is an island in Georgian Bay, part of Fathom Five National Marine Park. Here are a few photos from our hike around the island. 

Relaxing & Cooking Over the Fire

Summer Garlic

Summer photos from around the yard

Magnolia Trees in Spring

Each spring it has become somewhat of a tradition to drive to Niagara Falls and enjoy the beautiful magnolia trees blossoming in early May. It coincides with our anniversary so we usually make an afternoon of it, walking through the Niagara Parks gardens and visiting the Falls. Here are some photos from this years trip.

Inspirational Docs & Talks

As we reflect on the first week of 2016 we are noticing a trend in our life that we hope continues for the remainder of the year and beyond. That trend is that of self sufficiency and consciousness. We(C&G) like to consider ourselves a curious pair, always  reading, researching and discussing in search of newContinue reading “Inspirational Docs & Talks”

Fire Roasted Chestnuts

Ingredients – Chestnuts – Water   To Taste – Salt 1.. Prepare your fire, we used two cement blocks to hold up the pan and wood underneath before lighting the fire. 2. Soak your chestnuts in warm water for a couple of minute 3. Make a small slice in each of the chestnuts, this is to helpContinue reading “Fire Roasted Chestnuts”