A Maritime writers retreat and a labyrinth
Looking at the circular shape of the labyrinth on the lawn at the Tatamagouche Centre, I’m hoping my writing does more than go around in circles while I’m here. I’m in Tatamagoughe, on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. at an independent writers retreat. Tatamagouche is an educational and spiritual centre operated by the United Church of Canada. It offers a place of learning, creativity and renewal and is open to lay people of all denominations and faiths. I was lucky enough to get a bursary to attend its writers retreat. One of the highlights of the facility, in addition to its...
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While it should be expected you’ll encounter the occasional man during a women-only walking tour, I didn’t expect that the first one I’d meet would be naked except for a pair of hiking boots. “I’m a little surprised,” admitted Angela Chisholm, our tour leader as I scurried to rejoin the group. “Nova Scotia’s salt wind can be tough on vegetation – not to mention the nether regions. But there’s a nudist beach nearby so perhaps he’s just stretching the boundaries.” Stretching the boundaries is a common theme for Scott Walking Adventures...
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In 2003, I left the corporate world to try my hand at travel writing. Now, I travel the world, writing about people, places and cuisine. My writing has appeared in over 100 publications and anthologies. 
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