Tag Archives: travel

Repost: A day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Today I am reposting one of the most popular posts from earlier this year. Presqu’ile Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s best birding sites. We visited in May toward the end of spring migration, but it is also a great … Continue reading →

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Connecting to the planet: Chris Earley discusses the Galapagos

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Chris Earley is interpretive biologist and education coordinator at University of Guelph Arboretum. He has written four field guides to birds of North America, such as Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America. Chris has led tours … Continue reading →

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Four Favourite Tokyo Farmers Markets

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

  We are delighted to welcome back Joan Lambert Bailey for this guest post, which should inspire us to travel to Tokyo. ‘Tokyo’ and ‘farmers market’ may seem an odd juxtaposition, but if there is one thing people in Japan, … Continue reading →

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Bringing Inspiration Home

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

It was good to be away. It is good to be home. Normally vacations leave me mildly depressed about returning to life as usual. This time I am buoyant with new inspiration for the present, and hope for the future. … Continue reading →

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Jardin botanique de Montréal

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Montreal does not disappoint the tourist. It offers rich history, global cuisine and a wide range of entertainment including numerous cultural festivals. Although predominantly a French city, practically everyone a traveler encounters is bilingual. Danny and I first visited Jardin … Continue reading →

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To Travel or Stay

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The Earth contains much wisdom. Travel changes the way we experience it. It is commonly held that travel enriches our experience of history and culture. However, staying in one place deepens wisdom differently. It is like having a monogamous relationship … Continue reading →

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The Month of Yes You May

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

I have an exciting month planned here on Speed River Journal. The trees are bursting, birds are breeding and vegetables and herbs are sprouting. It is also a time for personal challenge and growth. To get things off to a … Continue reading →

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