Cabot Beach, Prince Edward IslandClose to Cabot Beach Provincial Park, and up the road from Cavendish (the home of Anne of Green Gables) is the tiny fisherman's wharf in Malpeque. All the boats are in for the warm Sunday afternoon in August. Cabot Beach Provincial Park is a beautiful campground, right on the ocean, and you can experience amazing sunsets along the shore.
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Ala Wai Harbor in WaikikiSunsets at Ala Wai Harbor in Waikiki are spectacular. I love the way the palm trees and masts of the sailboats in the harbour interact with the sky.
Teddy bears and travel go hand in hand. Stuffed animals travel companions are the best! See some of our favs (plus - are teddy bears allowed on airplanes? We investigate!) Updated in 2022! What is a girl who obsesses over ultra-light packing doing with stuffed animals in her travel pack? Unnecessary waste? Space stealer? Not in the least! I’ve never been one of those too-cool-for-school travelers. I’m still goofy me, happy to bring along my best friends as I travel. After all, stuffed animal travel companions are the best! So what if they’re made of cotton and polyfill? I’m thrilled to have my pals along for the ride and, as you'll see, I’m not alone! Traveling with teddy bears is the best. Read on for a look at what fuzzy companions other travelers bring along for the adventure, starting with me and my two bunny buddies! Plus - we're answering a critical question from readers: Are teddy bears allowed on airplanes? First, meet my own two travel buddies! “Purple Bunny” (the small one) is actually a key chain, and I’ve attached a flashlight, nail file, and bottle opener to him – all of life’s necessities. Originally, the little white bag he holds between his paws contained lavender scented beads that have long gone flat. Before a big trip, I douse him with some lavender oil – I think he appreciates being spruced up a bit. Originally from the gift shop at the International Study Centre in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, Purple Bunny was procured just before my first solo trip through Europe has been with me for every single trip I take, from weekend camping to 4 months in Africa. “Big Bunny” (who - confusingly - is also purple) has a slightly more limited travel life. I only bring him out for the big trips! Incredibly soft and stuffable, he’s a bit too small and flat to be a pillow but has proven infinitely useful for absorbing tears and making hostel beds, guest houses, and hotel rooms feel more like home! Big Bunny is originally from a gift shop on Cape Clear Island, the southern-most part of Ireland, and was a rare impulse purchase, along with a few other choice items that and together they help me remember my months traveling through Ireland. Hoover Dam, NevadaDid you know that you can get to the bottom of the Hoover Dam? We took a tour that drove down narrow switchbacks from the top of the dam down to the Colorado River. We did a boat tour along the river and then returned for the drive back up. Even with a short length tour bus, we still had to do three point turns to get around the switchbacks. Didn't sweat it though. We already did that on the Colorado. It is HOT at river level in July!
Sweltering heat in IndiaAlthough I (purposely) never checked a thermometer, I have never been hotter than when I traveled to India in September 2012. The hot season tends to be more in April, May and June, but average temperatures are still in at least the mid 30s (not including immense humidity) in September. This photo is taken at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur India, where--as you can tell by my hair--I am experiencing a welcome reprieve from the heat via the breeze at the fort. Guest post courtesy of Christie Esau.
Ottawa's Blues FestNothing says summer heat like outdoor concerts. This pic is from Ottawa Bluesfest, one of Canada’s largest outdoor music festivals and ranked as one of North America’s most important music events. Here we see Huey Lewis and the News take the stage, playing before 50,000+ fans.
For those of you in Ottawa, or for those that were planning a visit, now would be a good time to do so as Bluesfest is currently on! Tonight's main acts? Fitz and the Tantrums, and the Dixie Chicks. Camping in New BrunswickIn honour of today's #FriFotos theme of "Picnics", our summer heat photo stars Chester (and Vanessa) preparing for a summer picnic lunch in a New Brunswick campground.
Who loves picnics? Everyone! Sandbanks Provincial Park Campfire |
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