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Sun, Jul 23, 2023 17:35

Historic Elora - MBG Campground Entry

2023 MBG Places Ontario Series - Elora Gorge Conservation Area - Jul 15-16, 2023 Summer 2023. MBG fulfilling our extensive list of summer entries. This time, we are headed to Elora Gorge Conservation Area. Elora is a quaint little community in Wellington County, 2 hrs drive from Toronto. Elora is not only historic but scenic, straight out of a postcard. It is a place of dainty charms, romantic...

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Sun, Jul 23, 2023 16:09

A Childhood Dream and a Bonus - Finally Chicago X Detroit

MBG Globe - Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan - Jun 29- Jul 05, 2021 My geographical knowledge is not something I could brag about though I know one thing for sure, in America,  there is this place called Chicago. All my high school friends and hometown neighbors seem to love this place a lot. Matter of fact, they all moved there! It must be nice up there, they say it is cold and white...

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Sat, Jun 24, 2023 23:29

The Bays of Trent Severn - Shamrock Resort - Father's Day Special

2023 MBG Places Ontario Series - Shamrock Bay (June 16-19, 2023) Happy Poopsie Day Papa! Celebrating the man of the house to the scenic waterway of Trent Severn. Cottage for the weekend at Shamrock Bay Resort is a good idea. The road to Muskoka is always an enjoyable ride. From bodies of water, magnificent houses, and enigmatic displays of rocks by the roadside.  We arrived late in the...

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Mon, Jun 5, 2023 16:04

Revisiting Magnificence - Quebec and Montreal

The Marcoses 2023 Provinces Series - Quebec City and Montreal (March 8-13 2023) This is our second time visiting both magnificent cities - Quebec and Montreal. It is extra special this time as we get to bring the family along on the trip. I have written an extensive admiration of both cities in my previous...

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Mon, Jun 5, 2023 13:30

Stepping into the Capital Once More - Ottawa plus Cobourg

2023 MBG Places Ontario Series - Ottawa and Cobourg (May 31- June 03, 2023) Marlon's Wicket team planned a corporate event in Ottawa, I and Gabby just have to be there as well. Why not, no one is decent enough to say no to traveling. This will be our 2nd time in Ottawa, the first was a trip taken with Ate Clang2 and Kuya Ronnel. I had a very nice blog about it, the first time is always the...

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Mon, Jun 5, 2023 10:52

Rolling the Drums for the Summer Season - First Stop - Tally Ho Inn , Lake of Bays

2023 MBGCs Places Ontario Series - Lake of Bays, Muskoka (May 19-22, 2023) The Victoria Day long weekend is said to be Canada's unofficial start of the summer season. Sorry, Spring, you are lovely but we can't wait to skedaddle with our shorts and shirts. MBG plus Mings and pretty much the same as many of the people in Canada have decided to ride on the bandwagon and pack some little camping...

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Thu, May 4, 2023 18:36

The Brightest Star in Heaven

The brightest star in heaven burning visibly so The blackest of the night couldn’t even dim your light and glow   Up and far beyond the night sky a guiding light wherever I go So much beauty you are up high I dare and dream to be with you   Happy 23rd birthday Aki. You were larger than life here on earth. In the heavens now where you belong, you are the brightest star.    Keep...

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 09:27

Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the darkShadows cast to the lightMy lover in the nightLet's make this love sparkWhen all the stars sleepAnd the moon lay awakeWe shall dance till daybreakWe have our music to keepNow my love, take my handAnd we won't ever  let goTogether, me and youMany moonlight, we'll stand - the wooden IKEA man 13apr23

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Tue, Jan 3, 2023 11:12

Thank You 2K22!

What a year! MBG’s 2022 is of long drives, air time miles, food trips, and everything in between.   2022 MBG Places Ontario Lake Rosseau  African Lion Safari Sibbald Point Great Wolf Lodge Kingston Ottawa Gananoque Muskoka Cottage   2022 Toronto Attractions Toronto Zoo  Toronto Islands Scarborough Bluffs Dining at 360 Restaurant plus CN Tower Tour Biwday - REC...

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Thu, Dec 29, 2022 20:12

Rainbow Every Step of the Way - Accra is a Revelation

MBG Globe - Accra, Ghana Dec 17-24, 2022.  Flying to Africa is one of my Nomadic heart's desires. I've always wanted to visit Zimbabwe's savannah, the Serengeti's safari, and the enigmatic pyramids of Egypt. Going to the city of Accra in Ghana was never thought of. Sometimes, the forces of the universe weave events beyond what we hope for, maybe to help us see that not all that glitter is...