Beauty in Stressful Times
We live in such troubled uncertain times. I know I’ve been feeling variously distressed, heartbroken, and powerless. And so I …
We live in such troubled uncertain times. I know I’ve been feeling variously distressed, heartbroken, and powerless. And so I …
We stand at the top of the hill looking down the winding trail. Holy shit it’s steep! And long! How …
We knew it would be different, and we were prepared to be a little disappointed but decided to go anyway. …
12-27 December 2021. Our first flight in nearly two years. I thought I’d be excited but there’s wasn’t time. Don …
It’s a bit of a scramble to get down there. There’s a wide switch-back path from the parking lot for …
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. Aristotle Most Canadians spend …
We’ve only seen them up close once, though most years when we go out to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, ever hopeful, …
2-3 August 2021. Firstly, I had no idea how big it would be! I look at it askance. Holy shit …
Not financial institutions. Not Spanish. It’s a beach that goes on forever. We start wearing sandals because the land edge …
The Solo Travel Adventures series Do one thing every day that scares you. Mary Schmich 9 July 2021. I’m perched …
The Solo Travel Adventures series: I recently realized that I’d become so dependent on travelling with Don that I’d forgotten …
4 August 2021. A visit to Pacheedaht Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a cool windy day, watching …
The Solo Travel Adventures series 28 May 2021. Getting an early start, I set off at about 8 am on …
Wildlife surprises you when you least expect it. Vancouver’s Granville Island is a hub of artists’ ateliers, brew pubs, trendy …