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 …
Category Archives: North America
We Know How To Do Winter! Snowshoeing on Mt Hollyburn
We stand at the top of the hill looking down the winding trail. Holy shit it’s steep! And long! How …
It’s The Whole Fam Damily! Christmas 2021
We knew it would be different, and we were prepared to be a little disappointed but decided to go anyway. …
A Winter’s Tale – Montreal in December
12-27 December 2021. Our first flight in nearly two years. I thought I’d be excited but there’s wasn’t time. Don …
Rock Hopping For The Win! Whytecliff Park beach, West Vancouver
It’s a bit of a scramble to get down there. There’s a wide switch-back path from the parking lot for …
The Time Of Water – winter in Vancouver
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. Aristotle Most Canadians spend …
Of Squawkers And Squashes: snow geese and pumpkin patches on Westham Island.
We’ve only seen them up close once, though most years when we go out to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, ever hopeful, …
Water Sports! Kayaking and tubing on the Cowichan River
2-3 August 2021. Firstly, I had no idea how big it would be! I look at it askance. Holy shit …
Fantastic Fiestas: three of the world’s great festivals
This is the second post in the Travel Highlights series sharing some of the most enduring highlights of all our …
Seas The Day – Vancouver’s Spanish Banks at low tide
Not financial institutions. Not Spanish. It’s a beach that goes on forever. We start wearing sandals because the land edge …
Out Of My Comfort Zone
The Solo Travel Adventures series Do one thing every day that scares you. Mary Schmich 9 July 2021. I’m perched …
Within Reach. Beyond Comparison. Bowen Island, BC
The Solo Travel Adventures series: I recently realized that I’d become so dependent on travelling with Don that I’d forgotten …
Girls At The Beach – a photo essay
4 August 2021. A visit to Pacheedaht Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a cool windy day, watching …
Catch Of The Day: Steveston fishing village, and the Richmond dykes
The Solo Travel Adventures series 28 May 2021. Getting an early start, I set off at about 8 am on …
Adventures in Wonderland 