Tag Archives: canada

Weekly Photo Challenge: Home


I’ve spent the last five days pondering where exactly is home for me? Is it Canada, where I was born and raised? Or, is it the stunning mountainous ranges of Sardinia, Italy that I married into? Or, is it the … Continue reading

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Travel Theme: Mystical Niagara Falls


“I see Canada as a country torn between a very northern, rather extraordinary, mystical spirit … ” – Robertson Davies (click on any image to view in a larger format.) This is my response to the weekly travel theme from … Continue reading

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“It’s getting so cold, I wanna put my toque on.” – Coldtober in Sardinia


“Cold air. Cold in here. Cold air. It’s getting cold in here. So, put on all your clothes. It’s getting so cold, I wanna put my toque on!” Sung to the tune of Nelly’s – Hot in Here. It’s not only … Continue reading

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How to overcome fear while traveling on the road


There are a few things in life, for which I am deathly afraid of. My blood begins to boil at just the thought of seeing or being involved in one of these things. Here’s  a quick Top 10 list of … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette


A silhouette is the image of a person, an object or scene represented as a solid shape of a single color, usually black, its edges matching the outline of the subject. The interior of a silhouette is basically featureless, and the whole … Continue reading

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1st International Day of the Girl | October 11, 2012


The United Nations has officially declared October 11, 2012 as the world’s first International Day of the Girl Child. The theme of this year’s IDG is ending ‘child’ marriage. Over 30% of girls in developing countries are married before 18 … Continue reading

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My Sardinian Life Travels the World


It was an overcast afternoon when I decided to check my all-time views by country. Addicted to watching my stats climb … and fall but I rarely check out the country views. Surprised to see that 17,764 Americans had checked into … Continue reading

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Travel Theme: Foliage

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This week’s travel theme (from Ailsa over at Where’s my backpack) is all about celebrating the Autumn foliage. Do you dream in colour?

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Everyday Life


This weeks challenge is all about people and the things they do. I’ve never been one to photograph people as I prefer rolling landscapes and blue waters, so I’ve dug a little deep to find some people pics. I hope … Continue reading

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Travel Theme: Red

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The one red leaf, the last of its clan That dances as often as dance it can; Hanging so light, and hanging so high On the topmost twig that looks up at the sky. -Samuel Taylor Coleridge “It is not … Continue reading

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