Author: Writing Sparkle

With coffee and waiting for the day to start
Coffee Blog

With coffee and waiting for the day to start

Writing Sparkle5 Comments

The sound of coffee bubbling in my little mini coffee maker is music to my ears. Its rippling sound is accompanied by the welcome scent of my morning java. It is a welcome sound in the camper as the rest of my family slumbers. A relaxing sigh couples with the soft sound the coffee is… Continue reading With coffee and waiting for the day to start

Under the Mushroom Cap
Writing

Under the Mushroom Cap

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Have you ever wondered how a fairies’ family grows? Not too many people notice that low fungal growth. Those domed caps balanced on a stem blend with the ground colours around it. This is a story of a family of fairies that thrived in the forest living in their mushroom. From the outside, to the… Continue reading Under the Mushroom Cap

Coffee and Wood Smoke
Coffee Blog

Coffee and Wood Smoke

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The wood smoke smell battles with the rich coffee scent for a dominant smell on the air currents. It’s a wonderful battle to sit back and enjoy against a backdrop of bird songs, random forest sounds, and the laughter of children and the crackling of fire. Feet up and mug in hand I am set… Continue reading Coffee and Wood Smoke

History and Camping
Miscellaneous

History and Camping

Writing Sparkle

A camping favourite. The church was constructed in 1885 and was part of the St Charles Mission (a Roman Catholic missionary congregation). The church still stands in its original location in Historic Dunvegan. In 1956 the church became part of the provincial historic park. Guided tours are open seasonally from mid-May until September. The information… Continue reading History and Camping

What’s Out There
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What’s Out There

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It’s the middle of the night and it is so black out that I think I’ll get lost in the darkness as soon as I take a step away from the trailer. However, the old boy has to go, he just can’t make it through the night like he used to and he is quivering… Continue reading What’s Out There

Weekend Coffee Share
Coffee Blog

Weekend Coffee Share

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Camping and coffee, is there anything else to say? If we were having coffee I would tell you that our first lengthy camping adventure is coming up and the whole family is looking forward to it. The countdown is on. Are you counting down for anything? If we were having coffee I would you that… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share