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Kayak Tour – Lund to Twin Islands (19 kms)

Posted on September 13, 2020 by debbie

Read about our 6 day kayak tour around Cortez Island on the West Coast of BC, Canada. Continue reading →

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On the Road to the Coast – Day 6

Posted on September 12, 2020 by debbie

Our last stop before embarking on a 6 day kayak tour on the West Coast of BC. Continue reading →

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North Saskatchewan River – 50 St to Riverside Nature Trail, Arrrr

Posted on September 5, 2020 by debbie

We leave our pirate hats and eye patches on land and paddle the North Saskatchewan River as kayakers in training. In training for our Desolation Sound tour, which will be approx 15 km a day for six days. Today’s paddle … Continue reading →

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Kayaking Devon, Alberta to Laurier Heights in Edmonton, Alberta

Posted on August 13, 2020 by debbie

Kayaking the North Saskatchewan River from Devon, Alberta to Laurier Heights in Edmonton. Continue reading →

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The North Saskatchewan River Through Edmonton, Alberta

Posted on August 6, 2020 by debbie

Kayaking the North Saskatchewan River through Edmonton, Alberta. Continue reading →

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Big Knife Provincial Park, Alberta

Posted on June 28, 2020 by debbie

COVID 19 has dashed all of our travel plans for this year. So where should we travel?? Alberta! No borders to cross and no long hours travelling. We load up our camping gear and kayaks and drive about two hours south east of Edmonton to Big Knife Provincial Park. It is along Hwy 855, near Forestburg, along the Battle River. Continue reading →

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Singapore, Indonesia and Japan Photos

Posted on March 19, 2020 by debbie

I have finally posted photos of our travels through Singapore, Indonesia and Japan in the fall of 2019. To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. All three destinations are are under the “Asia” subheading. Hover … Continue reading →

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The Senses of Japan

Posted on October 27, 2019 by debbie

Japan is not just about the visual. All my senses are engaged as we travel. We smell soy sauce each time we pass the corner shop near our hotel in Kyoto and the aroma intrigues us. They are brewing the … Continue reading →

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Koyasan

Posted on October 24, 2019 by debbie

First a taxi, then a fast train, then a slow train, then a train that gets split in two part way through the journey, then an inclined train and finally a bus. This is what it took for us to … Continue reading →

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Zen Gardens, the Philosopher’s Path and a Geisha

Posted on October 22, 2019 by debbie

Ginkakuji Temple is our first stop today. It is a popular one, so we get on the road, bus actually, early to beat the tour buses. The temple is known for its gardens, and it does not disappoint. It is … Continue reading →

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