Tag Archives: hiking

Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red

Posted on March 3, 2016 by carmen

My grandmother gave me this Royal Stewart scarf with matching gloves in the 60s. She also gave me the same set in black and white plaid. Made in Germany. We had another snow storm last night. The wind was howling … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, hiking, Made in Germany, nature, photography, Royal Stewart, scarves, Scenery, sled, snow, Spanner, tartan | 24 Comments

Elora Gorge – a walk on the wild side

Posted on July 31, 2013 by carmen

The nature trails along the Grand River are extensive and here at the Elora Gorge the view is spectacular! Starting across the river from the Elora Mill Inn there are two abandoned factories. Little Folks Furniture company made children’s furniture. … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Elora Gorge, elora mill inn, forests, gorge, hiking, little folks furniture, nature, Scenery, shopping, style, walking | 14 Comments

Put on Your Hiking Boots

Posted on October 22, 2012 by carmen

When I’m not dancing, I’d rather be out hiking than cleaning the basement. Lots of time to do that during the long, cold winter! I want to do as much walking before the temperatures drop below freezing. That’s when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Active Lifestyle, Converse, hiking, keeping fit, Spanner, Tew's Falls, Webster's Falls | 13 Comments

Autumn Camouflage

Posted on October 20, 2012 by carmen

Nothing quite so invigorating as traipsing through the woods on a crisp, sunny autumn afternoon – except maybe dancing! A perfect Saturday for me would be going for a walk in the morning, shopping in the afternoon and dancing in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fair trade, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Active Lifestyle, autumn, eco clothing, fair trade, fashion, hiking, nature, photography, Scenery, walk in the woods | 11 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on October 7, 2012 by carmen

In Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the second weekend of October. Being vegetarian/vegan, our family enjoys meals together, eating a healthy, vegetarian dinner. Harvest is plentiful and we have so much to be thankful for. Though meals are simple; they … Continue reading →