Tagged with mountains

Moose on the Loose…

Moose on the Loose…

A picture, so the saying goes, speaks a thousand words. That’s what I had in mind when recently taking a stroll around Upper Kananaskis Lake. It seems that every 100m another thousand words stream through my mind. Stop. Look. Listen. Breathe. Continue on. I think that a common misconception is that, in order to see … Continue reading

Kayaking with Orca: II

Kayaking with Orca: II

This time there was no apprehension. We thought we knew what to expect, but witnessed more than we could possibly imagine. Minke, Humpback, Killer whales, sea lions, seals, Dall’s porpoise, bald eagles, salmon, herring, various underwater creatures including jellies and star fish, and a wasp sting. The four-day kayaking trip along Johnstone Strait had it … Continue reading

Becoming Green

Becoming Green

I am not sure when I became ‘green’. In fact, I’m not sure I can say that I am green. I am still getting there. Day by day. Green is a state of mind, and I’m there. Living green, however, is quite a different thing. It’s a challenge, but it’s the most important challenge you … 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