Monthly Archives: November 2013

Niagara-on-the-Lake was an early Loyalist settlement, an “underground railroad” destination and the first capitol of Upper Canada. During the War of 1612, it was even invaded by American forces who occupied Fort George and the town for seven months before … Continue reading →

Since I had a friend with Ontario Tourism contacts, I received FREE air fare and lodging plus 9 plays at the Shaw Festival near Niagara Falls. A limousine met my flight and transported me to The Pillar and Post, a … Continue reading →

Polynesian Night on the Aranui II featured a buffet dinner on the deck; however, the big entertainment was when Kathy and some of the French passengers danced and sang native songs. She was barefoot and wore her Gaugin parea with … Continue reading →

Residents of Fatu Hiva demonstrated making “”umu hei” (floral headbands) and tapa cloth from bark. Kathy joined the hikers who walked ten miles over the ridge to the next village while the rest of us went by the Aranui III, … Continue reading →