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Scenes From Italy – Part Two: Our Tuscan Villa

Published on May 25, 2012June 6, 2012 by J. Kelland Perry4 Comments

After four fun-filled days of sightseeing, food and nightlife, our group of eight said “arrivederci” to Rome, and in our rental cars, headed out into the Italian countryside. Next destination: our villa in Tuscany for a full week!

We had some day trips planned for later in the week, but first we chose to relax for a while in our beautiful surroundings.

Green rolling hillsides soon came into view. The closer we got, the prettier everything looked.

Our villa, or “agriturismo” was one of many Italian farm properties in the Tuscan region that had been restored for renting to tourists.

Guests could purchase the local wine and olive oil at the villa.

We celebrated my sister and husband’s 25th wedding anniversary at the villa, catered by the owners. An unforgettable night!

Scenes from Italy – Part One: Rome (jenniferkellandperry.wordpress.com)

Scenes From Italy – Part One: Rome

Published on May 22, 2012June 6, 2012 by J. Kelland Perry10 Comments

How quickly the months fly by! I can hardly believe that it will be a year, at the end of May, since we embarked on our biggest trip yet, to experience for ourselves the lovely countries of Italy and France. To pay homage to this rapidly approaching anniversary, I though I would share some photos from our amazing trip, beginning with Rome, the first destination on our itinerary. We flew into the Italian capital on May 30th, a warm sunny day, and an ideal start to our adventure…

The Colosseum was only a few minutes walk from our hotel (note workers up on ledge!)

Palazzo Poli, backdrop for Trevi Fountain

Related post:
Roma, a poem by Jennifer Kelland Perry
http://wp.me/s25GJp-roma

Coming soon: Tuscany…

the kids were afraid of the fake wildlife :(

very heavy eyes by this time – and not just the kids

I took this just before the fireworks. Couldn’t do the fireworks display justice with my little camera, but it was spectacular.

For the Young, & the Young at Heart: Disney’s Magic Kingdom – a Pictorial

Published on May 8, 2012October 4, 2012 by J. Kelland Perry9 Comments

Here are some scenes from Disney World last week, during our vacation in Florida with my daughter and her family. I apologize for the less-than-perfect quality of some of the photos, as I was quite caught up in all the fun myself. Lack of photography skills aside, I hope I managed, in some small way, to capture the essence of “The Magic Kingdom”.

And this was only what I managed to photograph. We enjoyed other attractions, depending on the level of courage; only the men did Splash Mountain and Space Mountain, and Paul and I did the Haunted Mansion. The Barnstormer was scarier than I thought it would be, and the kids were frightened by Snow White’s Scary Adventure. I thought there should have been a warning for the littler ones.

So long, Disney. Perhaps we’ll be back if we have any more grandchildren. 😉

Cats on Ice: Exploring Spring Thaw in Iceberg Alley

Published on April 18, 2012August 23, 2014 by J. Kelland Perry20 Comments

Here are some scenes I captured a couple of weeks ago when our backyard bay was full of ice and “bergy bits”. Maisie and Vivian, being the naturally curious creatures they are, simply had to take a closer look. On tentative paws and their noses in the air, smelling the invigorating ocean breeze, they took me along…

cats on ice — Time to Head Home for a Cat Nap!

Bonavista Bay Polar Bear!

Published on April 2, 2012January 27, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry5 Comments

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“Be careful what you wish for, Jennifer…”

I have always adored animals, and was enjoying getting closer to nature since my husband and I moved back to rural Newfoundland, but THIS IS A LITTLE TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT.

Yes, the big visitor showed up in our little town just yesterday, one of four recent reports of polar bears being on the island of Newfoundland so far this spring (read further and view actual pictures from yesterday from the linked article below). The Ursus Maritimus doesn’t often make its way this far south. It is when it is hungrily hunting seals, which are found on icepans this time of year, that it may end up in some of our backyards. Yikes!!

“Don’t worry,” says my husband. “Nobody has ever been attacked by a polar bear in Newtown before.”

Gee, thanks, Honey. I don’t know why I was worrying. We are, after all, only talking about the LARGEST LIVING LAND PREDATOR IN THE WORLD.

Silly RCMP, too, for warning us to be on the lookout. Oh well, as the old joke goes, I won’t have to outrun the bear, I’ll just have to outrun the husband…

Polar bears threaten Newfoundland communities (cbc.ca)

Cold and Dreary February? Nahh… Part One (Outdoors)

Published on February 25, 2012August 23, 2014 by J. Kelland Perry7 Comments

I have never professed to be a winter-loving person. I don’t ski, skate or snowmobile, and here in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the winter can drag on longer than many of us like.

But it isn’t all bad. I do like to go outdoors on the sunny days for walks, or just to take some pictures of things that catch my fanciful eye. Last week I snapped a few shots of the glittering aftermath of a sleet storm. It is also satisfying to find signs of wildlife…and finding wildlife itself.

(For better viewing, click on the first photo to start the gallery)