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Circumnavigating Vancouver Island

November 7, 2009

Circumnavigating Vancouver Island

It’s high on my bucket list: kayaking around Vancouver Island. Not this year, not next year, but soon. I don’t know why, but it is an adventure which has an irresistible pull on me. An online paddling community I often visit, WestCoastPaddler, features a slideshow by ComoxPaddler of his trip around VI. It gets me even [...]

Last summer adventure

September 27, 2009

Last summer adventure

What better spot to say goodbye to Salt Spring than the very top of Mount Maxwell. Called Baynes Peak, it offers superb views of Vancouver Island, the surrounding Gulf Islands and even the mainland of British Columbia. Big thanks to Neil for this idea and his always fun and enjoyable company. Perfect last day!

Sunrise over the Gulf Islands

September 11, 2009

Sunrise over the Gulf Islands

Waking up to a breathtakingly beautiful sunrise is one of the finer pleasures in life. It never fails to bring a big smile to my face and gets me excited to get up and make the most of the day. Such a fine beginning is surely a sign of even better things to come!

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March 7, 2009

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