No, Sarah, you can’t see Japan from Canada. It’s not like Alaska and Russia.
Coast of British Columbia (7,000km past the horizon, you’ll wash up onto a . . . → Read More: "They’re our next door neighbors…"
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 A ground-level view of a bocce ball game, at sunset on Pachena Beach, . . . → Read More: Sunset on Pachena Beach, British Columbia.  A sea star hiding in a small tide pool on the rocky coast of . . . → Read More: Tidepool tales. Berries ripening in the early summer. This is the exact question I asked myself when I was offered a summer job working at the Bamfield Marine Station. The first fact I discovered (courtesy of my long-term relationship with Wikipedia), was that the population of this “town” was a mere 251 persons. Two hundred and fifty-one? That’s less people . . . → Read More: Where the heck is Bamfield?  Culture: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization or group (thank Wikipedia for that succinct definition!). Rural British Columbian “culture” at its best! Culture, I think, is what drives people to travel. Well, maybe it’s just the assumption that traveling will expose a person to a different culture, therefore making that . . . → Read More: “Culture is a little like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into a glass-you don’t see it, but somehow it does something.” My whole family is convinced that spaghetti ice (a delightful German dessert) is possibly the greatest invention since sliced bread. “Spaghetti” fashioned out of delicious vanilla ice cream, topped with strawberry “sauce”, this treat is sought after and fully enjoyed every time we visit Europe. In fact, it is such a tradition, that upon discovering it somewhere new, . . . → Read More: A family affair…with spaghetti ice! I have to admit – I’m not much of a boater. Despite my Floridian residence, love for scuba diving, and degree in marine biology, I don’t really know how to operate a boat nor have I ever really felt like learning. Well, how about rowing? Sounds easy enough, right? Wrong! Although rowing is a deceptively simple concept . . . → Read More: Rowing? Sure! Why not? Life in Bamfield, British Columbia. Various tide pool sea grasses Cold water diving. Why do it? With sub-par visibility, rough seas, dry suit dilemmas, and the very real danger of hypothermia (possibly even death) – what could possibly be the appeal? This is a question I asked myself over, and over, and over again – and I finally came up with . . . → Read More: Cold Water Diving – My attempt at justifying it! Are you one of those people who thinks you will never see a wild animal (despite repeated warnings)? Well, join the club because this, my friends, was my outlook on nature…until I stayed in rural British Columbia for five weeks. How rural, you ask? Population: 160. No road (save a rickety, two hour-long drive on an old . . . → Read More: Lions, Tigers, and Bears – Oh My! The West Coast Hiking Trail. Just recently (a few weeks back), I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend five weeks working at the Bamfield Marine Station in British Columbia. This being my first trip to Canada (so close, but always so far!) I am happy to report that the people were awesome, the scenery was even better, and . . . → Read More: Fish & Chips, great people, british tea time, whale watching = Victoria |
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Our walking holidays let you follow any route you choose using our maps & notes. Our wide range of holidays include independent walking holidays, group guided walking holidays & relaxed sightseeing tours. Walking in SpainAll our walking holidays in Spain are researched in depth, with everything taken care of for you. Our walking routes take you off-the-beaten-track to discover the true culture and diversity of Spain. Walking Holidays FranceHeadwater walking holidays in France offer off-the-beaten-track locations which you can discover at your own pace, high quality hotels, superb cuisine and fine wines. Walking Holidays in ItalyChoose from our wide array of walking holidays in Italy that will let you appreciate the diversity Italy has to offer from awe-inspiring views of the Dolomites to the historic treasures of Tuscany, and much more. Family WalkingHolidays With a range of family walking holidays starting with gentle strolls on flat coastal and forest paths, there are plenty of choices for a family walking holiday. |
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