Kayaking with Orca

Kayaking with Orca

Technically, we kayaked with Orca. As we paddled along the Johnstone Strait on Day 2 of our paddling we heard reports that several Orca were swimming alongside boats that we could see with our bare eyes. We could not, however, see the Orca. In my gut, I feel that we did not kayak with Orca, … Continue reading →

Road Trip: Vancouver to Calgary

Road Trip: Vancouver to Calgary

Days 9 to 15 The bad weather stuck around for another couple of days, but for the remainder of my families’ trip the sun shone! Our first journey from Calgary took us back to Lake Louise and Banff. Lake Louise is a must-stop for any tourist to western Canada. The colour of the water is … Continue reading →

Whitefish, Koocanusa, Kelowna: Explored

Whitefish, Koocanusa, Kelowna: Explored

…enjoying a cold day in Whitefish. In the down time between longer trips it is easy to spend several weekends away and not think about them as actual holidays. They are mainly “breaks from work”. However, in the months since Halifax I have been able to explore Whitefish, Montana, and travel to British Columbia to … Continue reading →

Italian Adventure

Italian Adventure

From Rome to Rome in 19 days… The history of Rome, the splendour of the architecture, the bright summer sun and the Italian way of life make Italy a place you’ll never forget, and be eager to return to as soon as possible. My venture took me from Rome to the limoncello capital of the … Continue reading →