Sunrise on the way to Montreal

Despite the extreme weather warnings, we were blessed with a lovely welcome from the sun as we journeyed towards Montreal.


We left very early to get a head start to avoid any meeting with the storm that was forecast.


The effect that the sun has on the scattered clouds above is always a pleasure to witness.  The sun really warmed the car up inside, very deceptive as it was freezing outside!

Clearly the gritters have got the message, helping commuters along the way.

Yep, for you folks back in the UK, there is a Cornwall here too!

This is no April Fool’s…

We have been having some really nice weather in Toronto, Spring is definitely in the air, milder temperatures, birds singing (although they are probably as confused as we are regarding the weather) and you can just feel the change, the positive change towards milder weather and it certainly heightens the mood. Continue reading “This is no April Fool’s…”

Better late than never…

This year has really been something regarding the weather, it seems that so many of us are experiencing the same unusual weather for this time of the year, some people are not complaining, the milder weather is more than welcome for some.  Whatever the case maybe, houses that are lit up with Christmas lights and decorations look so much more amazing with a sprinkling of snow above and around them, the photos and videos in this blog are from the neighbourhood where we are staying.

Continue reading “Better late than never…”