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Apennine Mountains; Italy

Apennine Mountains; Italy

Hike at Old Baldy Mountain; Cowichan Valley, BC

Hike at Old Baldy Mountain; Cowichan Valley, BC

Tom Crean, an Antarctic hero, opened the 'South Pole Inn' in 1929; Annascaul, Ireland

Tom Crean, an Antarctic hero, opened the 'South Pole Inn' in 1929; Annascaul, Ireland

A view of Bow River behind 'HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre'; Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)

A view of Bow River behind 'HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre'; Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)

Our favourite pizza in Mexico at Beretta; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Our favourite pizza in Mexico at Beretta; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Paul was met with a pivotal moment: Husband material or back to college!?; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Paul was met with a pivotal moment: Husband material or back to college!?; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Mural in Valparaiso (Chile)

Mural in Valparaiso (Chile)

'Cock & Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, Ireland

'Cock & Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, Ireland

Looscaunagh Lough; Kerry, Ireland

Looscaunagh Lough; Kerry, Ireland

Is this a typo...?; Dublin, Ireland

Is this a typo...?; Dublin, Ireland

Spiaggia Torre Conca; Finale, Sicily (Italy)

Spiaggia Torre Conca; Finale, Sicily (Italy)

Horseback riding through the countryside; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Horseback riding through the countryside; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Ireland wouldn't be complete without a pint of Guinness; Tralee, Ireland

Ireland wouldn't be complete without a pint of Guinness; Tralee, Ireland

My 1st taste of Sicilian lemons; Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

My 1st taste of Sicilian lemons; Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint; Banff, Alberta (Canada)

Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint; Banff, Alberta (Canada)

Madonie Mountains; Isnello, Sicily

Madonie Mountains; Isnello, Sicily

A painting that's over 300 years old @ Basilica di San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

A painting that's over 300 years old @ Basilica di San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Margarita time at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Margarita time at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

'Love Potion' by Valley Cider; Genoa Bay Cafe, British Columbia (Canada)

'Love Potion' by Valley Cider; Genoa Bay Cafe, British Columbia (Canada)

Saltos del Laja; Cabrero, Chile

Saltos del Laja; Cabrero, Chile

Horseback riding near Loreto; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Horseback riding near Loreto; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Emirates Lounge; Malpensa Milan Airport, Italy

Emirates Lounge; Malpensa Milan Airport, Italy

'Giant Bench' behind Ventimiglia Castle; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

'Giant Bench' behind Ventimiglia Castle; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Caprice espresso bar; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Caprice espresso bar; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Christmas dinner at Orlando's Restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Christmas dinner at Orlando's Restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

A poke bowl @ Do' House; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

A poke bowl @ Do' House; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Basilica di San Sebastiano was built in 1780; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (italy)

Basilica di San Sebastiano was built in 1780; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (italy)

My chicken friend on our rental property. She has quite the personality; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

My chicken friend on our rental property. She has quite the personality; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Looscaunagh Lough Viewpoint; Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Looscaunagh Lough Viewpoint; Ring of Kerry, Ireland

The Madonie Mountains; Pollina, Sicily (Italy)

The Madonie Mountains; Pollina, Sicily (Italy)

Fresh water straight from the mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Fresh water straight from the mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Restaurante

Restaurante "Sao Paulo"; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Enjoying the view from Teatro di Akrai; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Enjoying the view from Teatro di Akrai; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

These kitties are scoping out quality meat at a local butcher shop; Cefalu, Sicily (Italy)

These kitties are scoping out quality meat at a local butcher shop; Cefalu, Sicily (Italy)

Our 10 kg Sicilian watermelon; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Our 10 kg Sicilian watermelon; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

A beach near

A beach near "Explore - Cafe and Lodge"; Duhatao, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Harvest time for 'manna' (a rare sugary substance that's extracted from Ash trees found in Sicily); Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Harvest time for 'manna' (a rare sugary substance that's extracted from Ash trees found in Sicily); Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

'Ferry' boats waiting to take passengers to remote islands; Quinchao Island, Chile

'Ferry' boats waiting to take passengers to remote islands; Quinchao Island, Chile

Humedal De Aves (Bird Sanctuary); Quinchao Island, Chile

Humedal De Aves (Bird Sanctuary); Quinchao Island, Chile

Make a wish, and choose another from someone around the world; Valparaíso, Chile

Make a wish, and choose another from someone around the world; Valparaíso, Chile

Amazing chicken dish at 'Executive Residency by Best Western' hotel restaurant; Calgary, AB (Canada)

Amazing chicken dish at 'Executive Residency by Best Western' hotel restaurant; Calgary, AB (Canada)

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Sunset ferry ride from Salt Spring Island to Crofton, British Columbia (Canada)

Sunset ferry ride from Salt Spring Island to Crofton, British Columbia (Canada)

Horseback riding @ Clarina Equestrian Centre; Clarina, Ireland

Horseback riding @ Clarina Equestrian Centre; Clarina, Ireland

Playa Levaná, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Playa Levaná, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Luckily, co-ed sports is much more accepted today @ Titanic Museum; Belfast, UK

Luckily, co-ed sports is much more accepted today @ Titanic Museum; Belfast, UK

Pizzeria da Tony; Campobasso, Italy

Pizzeria da Tony; Campobasso, Italy

'Oasis Della Frutta' market; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

'Oasis Della Frutta' market; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Curious Cat Café; Killarney, Ireland

Curious Cat Café; Killarney, Ireland

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, a filming location of 'Tarrac'; Kerry Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, a filming location of 'Tarrac'; Kerry Ireland

Thai chicken green curry at Tree House Cafe; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Thai chicken green curry at Tree House Cafe; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

A split second of peace in a chaotic city; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

A split second of peace in a chaotic city; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Wild turkey sighting on the road during our first motorcycle trip together to Ruckle Provincial Park; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Wild turkey sighting on the road during our first motorcycle trip together to Ruckle Provincial Park; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Motorcycle ride through the Canadian Rockies; British Columbia, Canada

Motorcycle ride through the Canadian Rockies; British Columbia, Canada

Hike at Grant's Woods Nature Reserve; Orillia, Ontario (Canada)

Hike at Grant's Woods Nature Reserve; Orillia, Ontario (Canada)

Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Hostaria Cycas ingredients change with the seasons; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Hostaria Cycas ingredients change with the seasons; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Jeep off-roading on Playa Juncalito, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Jeep off-roading on Playa Juncalito, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

'Park of Tralee'; Tralee, Ireland

'Park of Tralee'; Tralee, Ireland

U Trappitu restaurant; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

U Trappitu restaurant; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Translation: 'In this place, we celebrate weddings but also divorces'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Translation: 'In this place, we celebrate weddings but also divorces'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Cappaclogh East Beach; Kilgobbin, Ireland

Cappaclogh East Beach; Kilgobbin, Ireland

Scooter rental with Neuron; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Scooter rental with Neuron; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Freshly squeezed orange juice at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Freshly squeezed orange juice at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Palazzo Abatellis; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Palazzo Abatellis; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

The 'Love Bench'; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

The 'Love Bench'; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

Basilica San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Basilica San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Laghetto Mandria Del Conte; Parco Delle Madonie, Sicily (Italy)

Laghetto Mandria Del Conte; Parco Delle Madonie, Sicily (Italy)

The daily ritual of the local men in the town square (and Paul's future hang out)

The daily ritual of the local men in the town square (and Paul's future hang out)

Date night at the greyhound dog races; Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee (Ireland)

Date night at the greyhound dog races; Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee (Ireland)

Empty beach all to ourselves; Playa Levana, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Empty beach all to ourselves; Playa Levana, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Community Garden; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Community Garden; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Jeep sunset; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Jeep sunset; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Outdoor dining at its finest; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Outdoor dining at its finest; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Nni Franco U Vastiddaru restaurant; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Nni Franco U Vastiddaru restaurant; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Peruvian dish at Restaurante 3 Regiones; Chillán, Chile

Peruvian dish at Restaurante 3 Regiones; Chillán, Chile

Salto El Léon; Pucon, Chile

Salto El Léon; Pucon, Chile

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Birthday fun @ Parco Avventura Madonie; Petralia Sottana, Sicily (Italy)

Birthday fun @ Parco Avventura Madonie; Petralia Sottana, Sicily (Italy)

A quaint town tucked in the Madonie mountains; Isnello, Sicily (Italy)

A quaint town tucked in the Madonie mountains; Isnello, Sicily (Italy)

Who knew a random bathroom stop would leave me pondering my life's choices @ The Black Sheep Hostel; Killarney, Ireland

Who knew a random bathroom stop would leave me pondering my life's choices @ The Black Sheep Hostel; Killarney, Ireland

Feria Artesanal y Mercado Campesino Lillo; Castro, Chiloé (Chile)

Feria Artesanal y Mercado Campesino Lillo; Castro, Chiloé (Chile)

Dinner time for these cows!; Ancud, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Dinner time for these cows!; Ancud, Chiloé Island (Chile)

A 'Cock and Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, UK

A 'Cock and Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, UK

This is one of hundreds of unique ducks @ Killarney Duck Store. It seems fitting with our love of Sicily; Killarney, Ireland

This is one of hundreds of unique ducks @ Killarney Duck Store. It seems fitting with our love of Sicily; Killarney, Ireland

Enjoying a stroll on the town's cobblestone streets; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Enjoying a stroll on the town's cobblestone streets; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

That's me in the front, minus the heels. There's NO WAY I'm missing out on chocolate; Down Syndrome Kerry Thrift Shop, Tralee (Ireland)

That's me in the front, minus the heels. There's NO WAY I'm missing out on chocolate; Down Syndrome Kerry Thrift Shop, Tralee (Ireland)

Café Baluarte; Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Café Baluarte; Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

University of Talca - Botanical Garden; Talca, Chile

University of Talca - Botanical Garden; Talca, Chile

My horse friend at our Airbnb rental; Kilflynn, Ireland

My horse friend at our Airbnb rental; Kilflynn, Ireland

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Taormina, Sicily (Italy)

Taormina, Sicily (Italy)

Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

The 'Wishing Tree' in the fairy garden @ Corkagh Park; Dublin, Ireland

The 'Wishing Tree' in the fairy garden @ Corkagh Park; Dublin, Ireland

Mazzaforno Beach; Mazzaforno, Sicily (Italy)

Mazzaforno Beach; Mazzaforno, Sicily (Italy)

If you could go down a 'rabbit hole', what would you want to see and what would you fear the most? @ The Black Rabbit; Limerick, Ireland

If you could go down a 'rabbit hole', what would you want to see and what would you fear the most? @ The Black Rabbit; Limerick, Ireland

Taverna di Bacco restaurant; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Taverna di Bacco restaurant; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Salt Spring Wild Cider House; Salt Spring Island, BC (Canada)

Salt Spring Wild Cider House; Salt Spring Island, BC (Canada)

Jeep drive along the coast; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Jeep drive along the coast; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Taverna di Bacco; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Taverna di Bacco; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Swan Lake sunset; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Swan Lake sunset; Vernon, BC (Canada)

A lone sheep enjoying its freedom in the Gap of Dunloe; Killarney, Ireland

A lone sheep enjoying its freedom in the Gap of Dunloe; Killarney, Ireland

Ferry to Chiloe Island; Pargua, Chile

Ferry to Chiloe Island; Pargua, Chile

No car? No problem! I'll go for a donkey ride anytime; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

No car? No problem! I'll go for a donkey ride anytime; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Villarrica volcano; Pucon, Chile

Villarrica volcano; Pucon, Chile

Kirby's Brogue Inn; Tralee, Ireland

Kirby's Brogue Inn; Tralee, Ireland

Motorcycle ride with a sunset in the Madonie mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Motorcycle ride with a sunset in the Madonie mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Foothills Knoll Park Viewpoint, Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Foothills Knoll Park Viewpoint, Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Busy bees hard at work at Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Busy bees hard at work at Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Palermo, Sicly (Italy)

Palermo, Sicly (Italy)

La Creperia; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

La Creperia; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Puerto Varas, Chile

Puerto Varas, Chile

Alla Vucciria Pub; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

Alla Vucciria Pub; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

The community park; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

The community park; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Motorcycle ride in our 'backyard'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Motorcycle ride in our 'backyard'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Intermezzo Castle Bistro; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Intermezzo Castle Bistro; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Cappaclogh East Beach; Tralee, Ireland

Cappaclogh East Beach; Tralee, Ireland

A local man that was proud to show off his hard work; Pucon, Chile

A local man that was proud to show off his hard work; Pucon, Chile

Safety is number 1 for this truck owner; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Safety is number 1 for this truck owner; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Achao Beach; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Achao Beach; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Dunmore Head; Kerry, Ireland

Dunmore Head; Kerry, Ireland

Legend has it that after kissing the Blarney Stone, you'll have the gift of eloquence @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

Legend has it that after kissing the Blarney Stone, you'll have the gift of eloquence @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

Cycling the countryside; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Cycling the countryside; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Salmon and roasted vegetables at Executive Residency by Best Western hotel restaurant; Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

Salmon and roasted vegetables at Executive Residency by Best Western hotel restaurant; Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

Ramazzotti Violetto Spritz cocktail at Andiamo Restaurant; Pucón, Chile

Ramazzotti Violetto Spritz cocktail at Andiamo Restaurant; Pucón, Chile

Vejtse, a small village nestled in the Shar Mountains; North Macedonia

Vejtse, a small village nestled in the Shar Mountains; North Macedonia

The Irish don't mess around. I'll be sure to stay on their good side @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

The Irish don't mess around. I'll be sure to stay on their good side @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

'Teatro di Akrai' stage where Paul performed his 'solo' act; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

'Teatro di Akrai' stage where Paul performed his 'solo' act; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Shocking news: Caffeine is addictive. Sorry tea drinkers; Poison Garden @ Blarney Castle & Gardens (Ireland)

Shocking news: Caffeine is addictive. Sorry tea drinkers; Poison Garden @ Blarney Castle & Gardens (Ireland)

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

But where's 'Smaller Road'?; Dublin, Ireland

But where's 'Smaller Road'?; Dublin, Ireland

I unintentionally wore a matching shirt. A potential career with unlimited gelato!? Yes please!

I unintentionally wore a matching shirt. A potential career with unlimited gelato!? Yes please!

Achao Church; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Achao Church; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Bagliesi organic wine at Ristorante il Monsù; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Bagliesi organic wine at Ristorante il Monsù; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)