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Beauty in Stressful Times

March 20, 2022

We live in such troubled uncertain times. I know I’ve been feeling variously distressed, heartbroken, and powerless. And so I …

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We Know How To Do Winter! Snowshoeing on Mt Hollyburn

March 9, 2022

We stand at the top of the hill looking down the winding trail. Holy shit it’s steep! And long! How …

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It’s The Whole Fam Damily! Christmas 2021

February 19, 2022

We knew it would be different, and we were prepared to be a little disappointed but decided to go anyway. …

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A Winter’s Tale – Montreal in December

February 2, 2022

12-27 December 2021. Our first flight in nearly two years. I thought I’d be excited but there’s wasn’t time. Don …

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Rock Hopping For The Win! Whytecliff Park beach, West Vancouver

January 14, 2022

It’s a bit of a scramble to get down there. There’s a wide switch-back path from the parking lot for …

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The Time Of Water – winter in Vancouver

January 4, 2022

To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. Aristotle Most Canadians spend …

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Of Squawkers And Squashes: snow geese and pumpkin patches on Westham Island.

December 11, 2021

We’ve only seen them up close once, though most years when we go out to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, ever hopeful, …

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Water Sports! Kayaking and tubing on the Cowichan River

October 21, 2021

2-3 August 2021. Firstly, I had no idea how big it would be! I look at it askance. Holy shit …

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Seas The Day – Vancouver’s Spanish Banks at low tide

October 1, 2021

Not financial institutions. Not Spanish. It’s a beach that goes on forever. We start wearing sandals because the land edge …

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Out Of My Comfort Zone

September 22, 2021

The Solo Travel Adventures series Do one thing every day that scares you. Mary Schmich 9 July 2021. I’m perched …

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Within Reach. Beyond Comparison. Bowen Island, BC

September 4, 2021

The Solo Travel Adventures series: I recently realized that I’d become so dependent on travelling with Don that I’d forgotten …

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Girls At The Beach – a photo essay

August 28, 2021

4 August 2021. A visit to Pacheedaht Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a cool windy day, watching …

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Catch Of The Day: Steveston fishing village, and the Richmond dykes

August 15, 2021

The Solo Travel Adventures series 28 May 2021. Getting an early start, I set off at about 8 am on …

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Everything In Nature Has Beauty. Vancouver’s urban wildlife, part 2

July 30, 2021

Wildlife surprises you when you least expect it. Vancouver’s Granville Island is a hub of artists’ ateliers, brew pubs, trendy …

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Beautiful Vancouver - Jericho Beach and Park.
When Don and I began our nomadic journey back in 2011 I felt it was important to share the story of the inner journey as much as the outer. It’s been a very long time since I’ve shared a post about the inner journey. And then this happened: about a month ago I stood and looked around our small apartment and from nowhere, unexpectedly, the thought arose How did this happen? How did I get *here*? New blog post: Redefining Success. Link in bio.
June 2021. Altogether there are fifty pink-themed floral installations; it's Fleurs de Ville Rosé. Latest blog post: In The Pink! An explosion of beauty at Fleurs de Villes. Link in bio.

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Homing In On Home
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Why The Best Travels Of My Life Started After Fifty
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