This was our first day of crossing the island from the south to the north, so some new territory for us today. Our plan was to make a stop at Seixal to see the black beach, then visit Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela, enjoy a swim in the Porto Moniz lava pools, have lunch and then head towards Achada de Cruz to take a trip down the side of the cliffs on board a cable car. The road trip took…
Prior to arriving in Madeira, I had done oodles of research on fun little stops we could make during our three week stay so we can explore when we have some…
Madeira may be renowned for its hiking and breathtaking landscapes, but it is also a major banana producer. The south coast, where we stayed, is adorned with banana plantations, and Madalena…
This was our first hike in Madeira. Confusingly, there are two Levada do Moinho hikes in Madeira. The hike I am writing about is called Levada Do Moinho – Levada Nova…
Getting ready for a three week journey to Madeira, Portugal was a big deal this year. We planned it for almost five months before we left, finding a nice home we both…
2024 was another busy year for us and a lot of fun… In the early part of the year, we stayed around home and spent time researching and planning our trip…
Vegan Thai Tofu Red Curry & Wild Rice I love this recipe. It’s easy to make, delicious and easy to change it up with different veggies and by serving it with…
It’s December now and I have continued my bike rides through the end of November. For the most part, the weather has been good but there have been a few cold…
It’s been a beautiful Autumn this year. The weather seems to be getting slightly warmer for longer each year. This year, a full ten years in to our having begun work…
Tofu is one of the mainstays of our diet now and we usually just prepare it by marinating it and cutting it into squares of so I thought I try something…
Steve Roper has been cycling around Collingwood for his daily errands since May By Erika Engel. CollingwoodToday. Oct 4, 2024 2:51 PM A trip to Italy in the spring reminded Steve…
Earlier this month I had some fun with dinner and made a hasselback butternut squash topped with a sweetcorn, cilantro & feta salsa on a bed of fresh arugula. This learning…
On our way home after our visit to Italy in the spring, I mentioned to Yim that I wanted to spend the entire summer in Collingwood and be as local as…
Flowerpot Island near Tobermory, Ontario, is one of the most beautiful and unique places in Ontario. The island, part of the Fathom Five National Marine Park, is famous for its rock…
When we built our house in 2013, I had told Yim that I wanted to grow our own little forest. It’s something I’ve set out to do in each of the…
