NIGHT FLIGHT
I captured these two jets flying above us as we stood trying to take lighthouse pictures last evening. For 16 years, coming to Prince Edward Island has meant enjoying evenings featuring these reflected jet contrails as they painted their way from west to east just before sunset. In what I think to be the evening […]
SEPTEMBER, NORTH OF THE 45th PARALLEL
The warm waters of the Gulf Stream trail north toward the Canadian Maritime Provinces and provide moderation against the early winters experienced at other places along this half-way point to the North Pole. As nightfall comes, the Canada Geese rise from their evening feeding grounds, stretching their wings, honking in symphony and preparing for a […]
OUR FAVORITE PLACE
Today, I write this blog entry from our favorite place, Prince Edward Island. The skies are dark and somewhat brooding right now and the wind is blowing off the North Atlantic. However, we know that soon the clouds will thin, revealing a north latitude powder blue sky with a sweet clean smell, one that evoked […]
THANKFUL
Reflections on being in a dangerous situation … Like everyone who travels, for us coming back home is always good. This particular time, though, getting back to OUR country and OUR state and OUR city and OUR house was so special. The terror experience in Munich almost seems surreal now…just three days ago and still […]
THE BIG EYE
“It is not JUST coffee.” I can confirm that the travel guides are right about rules for drinking coffee here. We have had a number of cappuccinos, every one of them so far has been a masterpiece of preparation, including the ones we bought at travel stops. (I have mastered “Due cappuccino portale” – or […]
ITALIAN GROCERY SHOPPING – ATTACKS HERE THE WRONG LABEL
We always try and keep Marcy’s commitment to healthy eating in mind, so before we came here we decided to check out Italian grocery stores. This led us to a YouTube video on fruit and vegetable purchasing protocol. The short summary is “Don’t a Touch!” In large chains, we were told that you will find […]
