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Recreation, Vacations, and Holidays

Chocolatiere de Victoria

June 10, 2010 Cooking and Food

Recent wanderings in Victoria, BC, resulted in the deliciously satisfying discovery of Chocolat, Chocolatiere de Victoria.  Everything about the shop drew me in, from it’s mouthwatering sign to the chocolates displays I could see just three feet beyond the windows.  While it’s true that tasting is the test of substance, it is also true that [...]

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The Secret Jade Pools of Owyhee

March 30, 2010 Recreation, Vacations, and Holidays

There is a completely unexpected place of unique beauty deeply hidden in an obscure  small canyon of the Owyhee foothills.  I know, because I was there Sunday.  It will remain hidden, or, at least, you won’t find out it’s location from me, as I was crocheting contentedly during most of the drive.  That peaceful pastime [...]

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Beach Front Escapade in October

November 10, 2009 Recreation, Vacations, and Holidays
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Laura running a bit with Kiwi
Lake Cascade at the end of October is much like the Oregon Coast is most of the year.  The water level is low enough to offer long, wide expanses of light sand  beaches.  The wind is chill, but usually not enough to deter heat generating activity, such as playing frisbee [...]

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