My day has been full of Olympics watching, and a wedding… reception a little later and more Olympic watching when we get home. A wonderful summer Saturday I think.
So…This picture popped up on my newsfeed and got me thinking…
YES, how true it is!!! The Favelas are just a stone’s throw from where the various Olympic venues are.
My Thoughts are in Brasil!
Ahhh…Rio! Watching the Opening Ceremony at the Maracana and all the Brazil commercials for Rio 2016, all the familiar places where we went makes me REALLY miss Brazil, and even sort of makes me wish we were still living there…sort of.
I’m really looking forward to watching the various events over the next few weeks. Let the games begin!
I’m not sure if it’s the dry summer with not much rain, or if FINALLY they are just doing well BUT this year my blueberry bushes have lots of berries!
Which means we’re eating them up by the bowl full, and I haven’t even had chance to bake anything with them yet!
Starting today and for the next few weeks I will be hard pressed to get anything done…:P
Olympics in Rio start TODAY with Women’s Soccer!
Two games I want to see this afternoon!!! Canada vs. Australia AND Brazil vs. China.
Rio 2016 officially starts on Friday with the Opening ceremonies. I really want to see some of the events. After all, while we were living in Brazil there were preparations being made for 2016.
So…I guess I better plan my days a little different so I can get my things accomplished around the house plus have some TV time!
Today we will celebrate James! Our youngest son was 24 on Saturday. This is the summer that James and his friends have been having fun with PiZza. EVERYONE loves Pizza, right? Well, James and his friends have been coming up with some interesting and unusual topping ideas. Like these…
Left, pesto chicken with artichoke hearts. Right, peanut butter Thai chicken with sprouts and spring rolls.
Top: Spicy perogie and salami pizza with sour cream and parsley topping. Bottom: Smokey chipotle bbq chicken pizza topped with sautéed red peppers, crispy onions, and mayo.
And eating pizza in cool places like this… ( a few of James’ friends)
The pizzas all looks so delicious!! So we thought it only fitting for his Birthday to have pizza. Nothing too crazy but another James creation. ( BBQ Chicken, and Hawaiian …pretty normal)
And a Veggie with Arugula and feta and black olives, and philly steak pizza
And of course pie, instead of cake, because he already had a Birthday cake when he was camping on his Birthday. And who doesn’t LOVE peanut butter cup pie!
Happy Birthday James! We love you tons!!!
What is Natal Day?
This is what Wikipedia says…
Natal Day in Canada. People of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia hold “birthday” parties for their province on the first Monday of August. Huge birthday cakes are prepared and distributed. Other events include communal meals, parades, sporting activities and firework displays.
Ok…so I don’t know about the huge Birthday cake part BUT I know Nova Scotia’s truly love a long weekend and fireworks. Enjoy your day however you celebrate.
Happy Natal Day Nova Scotia!
I am such a foodie! We enjoyed some amazing meals this vacation, some of which were cooked by family. But this post is about some foods that were special as we travel across Canada or that are just known for certain areas and that we have enjoyed before or enjoy on a regular basis. Canada has so many delishes dishes! FROM East Coast to West Coast, here are some top picks!
Donairs
Lobster
Fish & Chips ( HADDOCK)
Montreal bagels
Poutine
Smoked Meat
Crepes
Beaver Tails
Canadian Maple Cookies
Butter Tarts
Fresh Fruit in season
Blueberries
Cherries
Saskatoon Berry Pie
Nanaimo Bars
Game meats such as Bison & Elk
BC Wild Salmon
Fish & Chips (COD)
Yum! All these pictures in one post are making my mouth water. What are your favourite Canadian foods?
Today is the last day of July …summer is half over. Where did the time go? I guess when you’re traveling days run together and you don’t even know which day of the week it is. Tomorrow David is back to work, it’s the first of August, Natal Day, here in Nova Scotia, and the start of EVERYTHING “Back to School” Wait…didn’t the kids just get out of school. Ahh…
We are home!!! 3 weeks of travel and adventure!! What an absolutely fantastic vacation! BUT, boy are we pooped!!! We packed so much in three weeks that it’s time to be home for a few days rest before David goes back to work. Well, after the laundry is done, car is washed and cleaned and groceries bought and we get Abby girl from my parents. AND put our pool back up for the hot days here… And maybe relax a little bit …lol
Today is our youngest son’s Birthday. James is 24 today BUT great thing for us, he is camping this weekend with friends so we will celebrate him on Monday. It gives us a couple days to get rested!
Ahhh….I can’t believe the beautiful provinces we have in our country. I feel very blessed to be a Canadian.
It’s nice to travel…BUT it’s good to be home.
Today we will drive home. Fredericton, New Brunswick to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Not really that far.
BUT Leave it to me to extend this trip as long as I can.
Anna: “Hon, you know what we should do?”
David: “What?”
Anna: “We should take just a little extra time and pop down to one of our favourite spots”
David: ” Really?”
Anna: “Ya, we haven’t been there yet this summer and it would be such a nice ending to our Across Canada Adventure ”
lol, Haha…Guess where we went?
Can you tell from this picture?
How about this one?
Yes, we went to Peggy’s Cove. We stopped there for a really quick lunch. First time there this season and we ( I) thought it was a great way to finish our Across Canada Adventure ❤
Today’s itinerary was Montreal to Fredericton. A day on the road with just short stops for gas and bathroom and CONSTRUCTION.We have stayed in Fredericton many times but usually enroute to somewhere. This time I wanted to go “downtown” to see city hall and the walking bridge and see what what was there. David tried his hardest to convince me we need to just drive home but … we stopped eventually, later than expected !
BECAUSE We also stopped at another spot. Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company is in the heart of potato country – the perfect spot for making chips! We were really hopping to make it to Potato World today for potato soup and one of their unique French fries. When I was a kid traveling to and from Ontario to Nova Scotia with my family we always stopped for pictures with the potato man. But today as on the way up 3 weeks ago ,the cafe closed. So my second choice was Hartland Covered bridge and a quick stop for Covered Bridge Potato Chips. We have been there many times when James was going to school in Hartland but stops , even short ones, on a mainly driving day make things interesting. Oh.. I hope I can sleep tonight, we are both a wee bit tired.
Goodnight from Freddy
Just An East Coast Girl 