Old friends, new friends, and abundance in all things… The day we left Vancouver Island (and Canada) was one of very few rainy days we’ve had this entire trip. It wasn’t just raining though, it was pouring and there were … Continue reading Anacortes and Seattle
Beautiful beaches, yummy seafood and thrilling gardens… Our last week Canada was probably my favorite. We secured a ferry crossing from Vancouver to Victoria, and because we were flexible with times and dates, we got over 60% off the price of … Continue reading Exploring Vancouver Island
It’s been hard for me to get back into writing – after we left the ranch I was in a bit of a daze – in let-down mode – like a hangover. I just haven’t been inspired. It’s hard to … Continue reading Hangover
We were having a wonderful time at the ranch – riding horses, chatting with German guests, picking Christoph’s brain about what it takes to run a guest ranch – and we still wanted to stay a week, but they had … Continue reading Bella Coola Valley
Imagine… You are homesick… road-weary… in desperate need of some serenity and escape from the tourist crowds. You are craving wide open spaces, communing with nature as opposed to just witnessing it as you pass through. You know deep down … Continue reading Sanctuary
While in Jasper I shared my confessions, including being homesick and desiring to be near the coast, and now, I’m writing about our time in Jasper from a guest ranch as horses and cows graze next to our RV. There’s … Continue reading A Quick Tour of Jasper National Park
“You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but … Continue reading Planes, Trains & Automobiles
I have a confession. Well, three actually. I hesitate to admit these things for I risk alienating some of my readers (and I’m convinced there are only 6 of you to begin with), but it’s time to be brave, so … Continue reading Confessions
After we left Glacier, we wanted some down time so we could be rested, clean and stocked for my parents’ arrival. Crossing into Canada was uneventful, and I suspect using the border crossing that is basically on the edge of … Continue reading OH Canada! Waterton Lakes, Kimberly & Fairmont Hot Springs
I was going to let the photos do most of the talking this time around, as Glacier National Park is the most picturesque place we’ve visited on this trip, but my connection in Canada is slooooow (I’ve been attempting to … Continue reading Falling Skies & A Birthday In Glacier National Park
