We Survived the Hurley
All I see is a huge, brown, furry face staring back at me from the shrubs 10 metres in front … Continue reading We Survived the Hurley
Tag: camping
Isolation
Revisiting a 2-month solo canoe expedition with musings about isolation. Continue reading Isolation
Yukon River 2.0
In the summer of 2019, we revisited the Yukon River with friends from Spain on their first-ever canoe trip. Continue reading Yukon River 2.0
Awesome Åland
I like islands. Not sure why but one reason is that they have defined edges. Maybe I just like edges. … Continue reading Awesome Åland
The Gold Rush River – part 2
Fog shrouds the river when I get up but the sun is working its magic and I begin my ritual of making coffee. With our clothes cleaned and our larder restocked there is no reason to stay, so we break camp after breakfast and load the canoe, happy to get back on the river, away from the noise of the road and town. Continue reading The Gold Rush River – part 2
The Gold Rush River – part 1
Note: It’s been a busy fall but I’ve finally had some time to work on blog posts from our trip … Continue reading The Gold Rush River – part 1
Gulf Islands Weekend
Another holiday weekend, so, why not go for a bike ride. There are many opportunities around Vancouver and southwest British Columbia … Continue reading Gulf Islands Weekend
Okanagan Weekend
Going anywhere on a holiday weekend can be a dicey proposition, especially the Canada Day holiday. It is the end of … Continue reading Okanagan Weekend
“Too Much Beer”
I never thought I would hear these three words from a German: “Too much beer.” I still don’t believe I … Continue reading “Too Much Beer”
Olympic Peninsula
It’s been a good start to our tour down the Pacific coast. Riding out of Vancouver in brilliant sunshine, Jan … Continue reading Olympic Peninsula
