In this post, my Old Hag research takes me to Conception Bay South and the Avalon Peninsula, with visits to Cupids, Brigus, and Cape Spear.
Category: Wander Woman Blog Series
Intrepid stories of women travelling off the beaten track
The Cold Plunge: A Foggy Start on the East Coast
In this post, I talk about leaving behind Janine and Vancouver and heading east to Newfoundland, where I would spend two weeks researching The Old Hag, a local urban legend.
The Cold Plunge: The Sunshine Coast, B.C.
I discovered the Sunshine Coast while researching places to see and things to do in British Columbia. I added it to my itinerary out of pure intrigue. We have a Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, and I lived in this region during my high school and briefly in my early 20s. My dad and stepmum retired there in 2018, and I frequently visited them for weekend trips throughout the year.
The Cold Plunge: A Day in Vancouver
Janine had lived in Vancouver for many years during college, and the next day, she took me sightseeing. We started at Kits on Broadway for breakfast and window shopping. We bought an all-day pass for the bus, and our first stop was Granville Island.
The Cold Plunge: Six Days in Victoria, BC
I was still dragging my feet as I started my second day in Victoria,. I could have easily spent the next week lying low and resting up in my student accommodation room at UVic, which my body would have thanked me for. But I had a city to explore.
Th Cold Plunge: The Cabin by the Lake
On the Friday before the Victoria Day long weekend, Janine, Maddie, Kenzie and I packed up the car and made the four-hour drive to 100 Mile House, in the South Cariboo region of central British Columbia.
The Cold Plunge: A Pause for Planning
In this post, we have a one day break from our busy schedule, which I use to start planning my next solo adventure to Vancouver Island. During this planning I start to learn the balance between booking in advance and going with the flow, and discover what kind of traveller I am.
The Cold Plunge: Frozen Lakes and Fairy Forests
As our Banff adventure draws to a close, we experience a winter wonderland at Lake Louise, and wander through a fairy forest in Revelstoke.
The Cold Plunge: Banff Day One
On our first full day in Banff National Park, Janine, Maddie and I explore the quaint township of Canmore, admire the beauty of Lake Minnewanka, and brave the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Banff.
Departure Day Arrives
In this post I talk about the days leading up to my departure from Australia, saying goodbye to friends and family, getting on the plane and navigating my first few days in Canada.
Kate Kelsen 