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A Whistler Weekend and a Book Recommendation

A Whistler Weekend and a Book Recommendation

I had such a lovely weekend with four of my sisters and my sister-in-law up at Whistler. I hadn’t been up to this ski resort for 15 years, despite it being only a 90-minute drive…

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Richard C. Morais’ The Hundred-Foot Journey

Richard C. Morais’ The Hundred-Foot Journey

A quick summer reading update: I suspect that many of you would enjoy Richard C. Morais’ The Hundred-Foot Journey which follows a young boy from bustling Mumbai to rural France (with a short stop in London)…

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Images of Barcelona . . . And a Weekend of Goodbye, and Celebrations

Images of Barcelona . . . And a Weekend of Goodbye, and Celebrations

Since I told youa good place to stay in Barcelona, I thought I’d share a few more images of why you might want to visit. These are all taken just a few blocks from the…

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A Barcelona Hotel . . . Curious?

A Barcelona Hotel . . . Curious?

I don’t know how you search out hotels in new cities you’re visiting, but I’ve been very lucky over the past few years and I thought perhaps you’d like to compare notes. Up until a…

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Knitting in the Sun On a West Coast Tuesday . . . Ah, Summer!

Knitting in the Sun On a West Coast Tuesday . . . Ah, Summer!

 I’m finally sleeping until past 5 in the mornings now, so well and truly back on Pacific Daylight time. Can’t stay in bed much past 5 though, especially with the sun beckoning so sweetly.  This…

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