Local artists have depicted the image above of the families gathering with their Purity Beef Buckets, Lawn Chairs and Coolers on the ice surrounding communities.
Category: Vacations
The fight, the fish, the Hockey Legend
The images one can capture while driving Route 430 to my hometown is incredible. The fjords are ever-present at Western Arm Brook and continue North
A Swiss, German and Rural Newfoundlander Re-united for the Holidays.
On December 25th, 2011 I was re-united with my Swiss and German friend, who I had met in the Czech Republicin 2007. Unfortunately two others
Fireworks Celebrate Canada’s 144th Birthday in Ottawa
I had the privilege of being in Ottawa for Canada Day to celebrate Canada‘s 144th Birthday! It was quite the celebration with more than 300,000
A Marketable Farmer’s Market – Let’s Get Growing
We have lost a generation, maybe two of hobby farmers in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador. My grandparents practiced subsistence farming, ensuring they would have enough
The House of the Original Fairmount Bagel – Montreal, QC
There are certain things you must do where you visit certain places – like having a Beaver Tail on the Rideau Canal, drinking a Mojito in
Cuban Vacation…Part X
Saturday morning after an early rise, and I mean early. The pick up was at 7:30 at a neighbouring hotel. I departed for Vinales via a
Cuban Vacation…Part IX
The Governor’s House was out next stop. It was quite an exquisite place to venture, as it had a nice green space in the courtyard. The road
Cuban Vacation…Part VIII
On Friday, we headed to Casa Blanca, the village on the other side of the harbour in Havana. It is known for the massive marble
Cuban Vacation…Part VII
The series of squares and Old Town Havana in part reminded me of being in Europe. The impressive architecture would capture the attention of any
Cuban Vacation….Part VI
I’ve left my readers in suspense long enough and owe it to you all to finish the stories of my Cuban vacation. In Cuban Vacation….Part V, I
Cuban Vacation…Part V
The amount of green vegetation was quite the shocker for me. There were many impressive fields, trees and forests thriving in Cuba. Some of this
Cuban Vacation…Part IV
There is something I find extremely fascinating and satisfying about riding a train. It may have to do with the fact that there is no
Cuban Vacation…Part III
After a whopping breakfast, which included Canadian Maple Syrup we headed for the train station. It was a delight to see a product of Canada, most likely
Cuban Vacation – Part II
After the show, Tobias and I set up a giant chessboard for a challenging game. My goal was to get the dark queen of the
A Cuban Vacation – Part 1
In my 25 years, with more than 25 countries travelled – it was my first venture to the sunny south. Â The Caribbean is a stark
A Walk on the Pier – Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
 Live Rural Newfoundland Author visited the other West Coast at the edge of the Pacific Ocean as he walked along Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles. After a few
Behind every door…there is always a story
The above photo was taken while visiting the streets of Dublin, Ireland in late-November 2010. I could not resist snapping an image of iconic and
The Giant’s Causeway…part III
 In mid-November Live Rural NL author, Christopher Mitchelmore spent two weeks on vacation with some time in Ireland exploring Irish roots.  The Giant’s Causeway is
Giant’s Causeway…Part Two
The three amigos by the basalt pillars  The Giant’s Causeway is a natural wonder formed millions of years ago. The image to the left illustrates
The Giant’s Causeway…
The Giant’s Causeway was declared a World UNESCO Heritage Site. It is a scenic wonder of almost 40,000 basalt pillars that are a result of
In & Around Belfast City, Northern Ireland
When I think of my two visits to Belfast I often re-call and probably sang more than I should have the lyrics of Black Velvet
History in Cemeteries – We found W.B. Yeats
Drumcliffe, County Sligo, Ireland December 2007 – when visiting Edinburgh, Scotland, I took a walking tour provided for free from the hostel. The tour guide
Irish Road Trip….with Great Friends!
 Thursday morning started with our newest member of the team, Tobias, who I also met while studying at the University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic.
I fell in Love with the Galway Girl…
Galway, Ireland is such a trendy city. It has been coined Ireland’s Cultural Heart as it boasts a vibrant lifestyle with a number of festivals
Dining in Galway…
Late Wednesday afternoon we checked into Sleepzone. The room for the night cost 1 Euro each, or the equivalent of $1.36 Canadian. Sadly, I paid
The Long Way to Muckross House
We took the Long Way to Muckross House. My mom and I can certainly laugh about this mis-adventure. We parked in a vacant lot near
Killarney National Park – Killarney, Ireland
 After spending an enjoyable day visiting Blarney Castle, Rock Close, visiting Kinsale‘s Farmer’s Market and Charles Fort, we took a scenic drive to Killarney. Â
Charles Fort, Kinsale – Ireland
 Tuesday afternoon took us to Summer Cove on outskirts of Kinsale. We passed the golf club and lighthouse to stop for a  visit at Charles Fort. The mosaic illustrates