For the past five summers we have vacationed with family and friends in the beautiful city of Victoria in the Pacific Northwest of Canada. Every summer starts in roughly the same way with the customary trip to our favorite neighborhood... Continue Reading →
I have lived in Ethiopia a long, long, long time and spending a few days trekking in the Bale mountains remains one of my favorite things to do. If you like stunning afro-alpine scenery, walking for 5/6 hours a day... Continue Reading →
I have traveled the globe, been to countless countries in five continents and still, every summer, I am remain convinced that there is no place anywhere in the world that I would rather spend my summers. Victoria, BC is THE... Continue Reading →
In Brief The week from June 18, 2015 through June 25, 2015 saw us exploring Lisbon with the family plus my mother-in-law. A precious gem of a city, very accessible, diverse, and with tons to do in a week to... Continue Reading →
In June 2012 we spent a week sailing the waters of Desolation Sound, just north of Vancouver, BC. We set off from Powell River, BC (the pearl of the Sunshine Coast) and chartered a 32 foot Bavaria yacht called Arcturus... Continue Reading →
In Brief We started the year 2015 by exploring Bali and the surrounding islands in Indonesia. Beautiful, fun, and easy are all adjectives that spring to mind but humid is the term that sticks with me most. The rainy season... Continue Reading →