This past weekend, we visited Nash’s hometown in Northern Ontario, Espanola.
I poked around at his old room and trophies.
And adorable paintings!
His father built a stage in their giant backyard and had a party where people performed.
Nash too!
It was a little bit rainy this weekend but we went out when we could to climb the mountain in the backyard and visit the lake.
It’s relaxing to be out of the busy city every once in a while.
On Saturday, I shot Time Festival! Full gallery is available here. Check out some of my fav shots below.
I’m already missing the East coast! It was so relaxing to be away from a busy city. Our first day there, my friend took us to cottages near Shediac, NB.
There we visited local shop Tony’s for pizza and icecream.
I was too excited to realize my photo of Donair pizza was blurry. I could eat Donairs for every meal!
I had a giant scoop of cookie dough ice cream.
In Sackville for Sappyfest, I stayed at Mount Allison University dorms. It reminded me of when I was a student in Toronto. The dorms were nice and clean.
My best friend also came up for a visit on the Saturday with her newborn baby.
We had classic burgers at Mel’s Tea Room, a place that has been there for over 97 years.
This darling thought her foot was just as delicious.
Isn’t she so cute?
I’m still busy editing Sappyfest photos but my Day 1 set is up here. Check out some favourites from the day below!
Here are some of my favourite photos from Friday at Hillside Festival. Check out he full gallery here.
Pokemon Go might be fun, but nothing beats a real animal! Here are some random photos of Teddy enjoying his new whale toy.
And if you don’t have your own real life dog, you can always volunteer to walk one at a shelter while you’re out catching Pokemon!
I think I tired Teddy out.
I spent the long weekend at my uncle’s cottage near Haliburton. There was little cellphone signal so I was unplugged for most of the trip. It allowed me to relax and appreciate my surroundings.
On Saturday we set off belated Canada’s Day fireworks. I’d never done them before and it was funny to get a lot of “that’s it?!” reactions as we lit each fuse. Now I can appreciate those giant displays that the city puts on.
Teddy made the trip with us and I spent some time with him watching sunsets.
Nash came along for the trip too.
After some rain there was a beautiful rainbow in the distance.
I also tried canoeing for the first time. However, when I tried it was windy and we tipped over the boat. Thank goodness for life jackets because I can’t swim! I also happened to be wearing my Apple Watch but it survived the few minutes in water. Weirdly, so did Nash’s LG G3. I guess our devices are a lot stronger than advertised.
I avoided canoeing the rest of the time and took some photos of the others doing it instead!
Teddy was always curious what people were doing on water.
Here are some more various photos of Teddy and nature:
It was a fun and relaxing long weekend!
Every year our family attends Woofstock together. It returned to May, and was livelier than ever.
Teddy hung out with my friend’s Instagram famous Pom Pom Chewy! They instantly enjoyed each other’s company.
Finally, we signed up for the VIP lounge in time and Teddy enjoyed a variety of swag and dog chairs:
My sister and I take this photo every year and I must say we never seem to grow up!
We also caught part of the beautiful dog show:
Here are some more random photos of dogs:
These two dogs were doing some jumping tricks.
Teddy enjoyed his Woofstock and making new friends.
And we came home with a giant haul!
How could you be scared of this adorable face? Teddy is trying to get me to open the door.
Tiana Feng 