# Spending Quality Time With the People You Love


I have come to realize that spending quality time with the people you love always fills your bucket. Laughing with a great friend is medicinal. The people that you keep in your circle fill you with positive energy and a feeling of connectedness. I was blessed to spend the day on the road with a great friend yesterday, chatting, singing and visiting many tourist stops. The theme today was the sense of smell. Some new finds like a small boutique <a href="https://www.galerieesoterique.ca/" target="_blank">GALERIE ÉSOTÉRIQUE GALLERY</a> a genuine sensory experience for the nose. As well as visiting many places that we always enjoy. The lavender farm, <a href="https://www.lavenderatoceanbreezefarm.com/" target="_blank">Lavender at Ocean Breeze Farm</a>. The Dunes in Bouctouche <a href="https://www.jdirving.com/en/sustainability/parks/irving-eco-centre/" target="_blank">Irving Eco-Centre: La dune de Bouctouche</a> are a must do if you are in the area. Both great places to get out of the car and take a walk, maybe pack a picnic and even time maybe for a splash at the beach when at the dunes. We had a great quality day popping in and out of shops and grabbing selfies and laughing at every stop. We may not get as much time together these days but the time we have together I cherish.

Yours in friendship, Ms. Mindful Traveller

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