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Author Archives: murray
On the Road to the Coast – Day 1
We are on the road to the west coast of Canada to kayak Desolation Sound. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Blue River, Clearwater, edmonton, kayaking, Valemount
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Ready, Set, Go
After isolating for 6 months, we are off to camp and kayak Desolation Sound. Continue reading
“On the Road Again”
We are headed to Desolation Sound for a kayak trip. We have made the decision to go and now we have to pack. Continue reading
Lower Kananaskis Lake
Kayaking the Lower Kananaskis Lake, Alberta. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Alberta, Kananaskis, Lower Kananaskis Lake, Peter Lougheed ProvincialPark
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Kayaking in the Mountains
Kayaking the Upper Kananaksis Lake. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Alberta, Kananaskis, Peter Lougheed ProvincialPark, Upper Kananaskis Lake
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The Road Home
We spend time at Buffalo lake practicing partner and self rescue with our kayaks. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Buffalo Lake, edmonton, kayaking, Rochon Sands, The Narrows
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Paddle 2, Tolman Bridge to Morrin Bridge
Kayaking from the Tolman Bridge to the Morrin Bridge, near Drumheller. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Drumheller, kayaking, Morrin Bridge, Red Deer River, Tolman Bridge
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Paddle 1, Bleriot Ferry to Drumheller
Our first day of kayaking the Red Deer River, from the Bleriot Ferry into Drumheller. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Bleriot Ferry Campground, Drumheller, kayaking, Red Deer River
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Edmonton to the Bleriot Ferry Campground, on the Red Deer River
Travelling from Edmonton to the Bleriot Ferry Campground, outside Drumheller to do some kayaking on the Red Deer River. Continue reading
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Bleriot Ferry Campground, Drumheller, edmonton, Red Deer River
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Japan’s Resorts, Hotel, Capsules and Hostels
When we started planning this trip with R & L we were advised by a tour guide living in Kyoto that we would be in Japan near the busy season and should book all our accommodation in advance. At one … Continue reading