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Having been in Stresa, Italy the past four weeks we have been literally forced to slow down because life is so much different than Canada....
Maria Scuor
May 18, 20221 min read
Splendid Stresa Hotels
Whenever Gianni and I walk the promenade we go by the some of the most amazing hotels which in the future I will have a blog capturing...
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May 16, 20223 min read
Italian Weekly Market and Doing Laundry When in Italy
Pretty much every town has a market that rolls into town the same day in the week. This means shutting down roads to cars and you are...
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Maria Scuor
May 9, 20221 min read
Scenic Drive from Arona to Stresa
Ever wanted to see what it is like driving through little towns of Lago Maggiore? Yes there is amazing scenery to see but taking in the...
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Maria Scuor
Apr 30, 20224 min read
The Sights of Stresa and Italian Coffee Facts
This morning we got up at 7 am and went for an hour walk around town to start to get acclimatized. Even though it is a small town of...
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Maria Scuor
Apr 29, 20222 min read
First day in Stresa & Arona
Exhausted from our travel day we had a great sleep at the hotel and got up at 7am and went for a 40 minute walk around the little town of...
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Maria Scuor
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Adventure Awaits....
Tomorrow Gianni and I get to spend a couple of months in a small lakeside town we fell in love with when we scoped the region for the...
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Maria Scuor
Apr 21, 20223 min read
Making our Earth Better for our Next Generation - Earth Day 2022
Today I reflect on the words of a song that was first recorded in 1977 but re-recorded by Whitney Houston in February of 1985. It truly...
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Maria Scuor
Feb 15, 20221 min read
North Alouette Greenway Hike
It was a wonderful Valentine's Day as Gianni and I got to spend a few hours with our grandson Brody who was off from school. We started...
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Maria Scuor
Feb 6, 20224 min read
Rooting for Wiarton Willie and an Early Spring
It was such a beautiful day in Ridge that I went for a long walk in the neighbourhood. The sun followed me and the warmth did my body...
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Maria Scuor
Jan 23, 20221 min read
Edge Farm Trail Hike
Finally after what seems like forever I finally got to go for a hike with Gianni. We went to Edge Farm Trail in Langley which is located...
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Maria Scuor
Jan 6, 20223 min read
New Year – Old Perspective and No Resolutions - Cheers to 2022
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I rang in the New Year three times at the cabin with my hubby Gianni, son Steven, daughter-in-law Sarah and my grandsons...
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Maria Scuor
Nov 22, 20215 min read
Reflection - sometimes it hurts, sometimes it heals but most often provides us lessons learned....
I took Remembrance Day off as well as Friday and made it an extra-long weekend at the cabin. The place we named “Casa Serena” (House of...
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Maria Scuor
Aug 16, 20211 min read
Bear Claw Loop Trail
This loop trail is a short 2.4 km easy trail in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. It is used as a biking, hiking, and horse riding trail. ...
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Maria Scuor
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Mundy Park Perimeter Trail
What a wonderful weekend as I was able to get two easy hikes in. This one is a moderately trafficked 4.3 km loop trail located in...
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Maria Scuor
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Tynehead Perimeter Trail
It's been since May 2nd that I've completed an actual hike because my back has been giving me trouble. Inclines are very hard therefore...
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Maria Scuor
Jul 22, 20212 min read
The Power of "PINK"
I've always loved to look at pink. I don't wear a lot of it unless I really like the style that it is but to have it around me just makes...
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Maria Scuor
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Peaceful Pergola
When Gianni asked what I wanted for my anniversary I knew exactly what I wanted. But of course it would mean he would have to put some...
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Jul 5, 20211 min read
Steveston Promenade
With my back still very sore doing any walks that includes elevation gain causes more pain the good. Therefore putting wellness first...
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Maria Scuor
May 2, 20211 min read
Parsons and Pacific Trail Loop
Such a beautiful day for an easy hike with Brody and Blake. This is one you can easily do with kids. It is a 4.3 km loop style hike...
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