Author Archives: Al Zylstra

So, after the wedding, Alex and I checked out of our hotel and made our way over to Ashley and Dana’s. We stayed for a bit of the gift opening and then we were on the road. 4 hours later, we pulled into Halifax. We are staying with Alex’s BFF, Angela and her partner, Glen.Continue reading “Welcome to Halifax”

So, I have got lots to tell. It was a beautiful day even though the weather chose not to cooperate. The wedding day was cloudy but filled with joy

Lunch time visit – discussing the wedding plans. Getting very exciting!

So, I really want to wear this to the wedding. My husband has threatened to divorce me. It is almost worth it to wear this….

So, after getting to Miramichi after a very long, long, long night, I got Alex all settled in with his daughter and ex-wife. I took off on a solo trip to Fredericton. IRIS has 160 locations across Canada with 1 location in the Maritimes: Fredericton! Located in a beautiful part of town, the IRIS isContinue reading “Working Vacations do exist”

So, after having our connecting flight from Toronto to Moncton cancelled, we were able to reschedule our flight to Moncton but it doesn’t leave until 9:15. We have to be out of our hotel at noon. So, we are going to take a shuttle to the airport, check in our luggage and then take theContinue reading “Toronto day 1”

So, this is the second time we have traveled with Air Canada in the last 12 months and this is the second time they have lost our luggage. I cannot fathom how they keep doing this!

So, after a whirlwind of excitement from the night before – connecting flight from Toronto to Moncton was cancelled, rebooked the next available flight, adjusting car rentals, booking a hotel for Toronto, adjusting our car reservation and generally trying (and succeeding) to stay calm, we made it to the airport. Stay tuned for further developments.

So, as you know, my dad passed away in 2003, my sister in 2015 and my mom passed this year. Their final resting spot has been completed I think all would approve of the designs.

So, two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in a Dragon Boat Regatta in Steveston, BC. A regatta is a scaled down version of what the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival is. It has fewer racers, smaller festival and this year, no entertainment. So, I was not sure what I was going toContinue reading “Steveston Dragon Boat Festival”