Did you check the weather report when you last went winter backpacking? You probably did, but I am sure there are some who are thinking “Weather report? How about cold and snowy – it’s winter!” However, cold and snow are not the only aspects of the weather. You may actually be in more danger if [...]
I stood at the observation point on the balcony at the Visitor Center overlooking the great Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau, Alaska. Before me was a beautiful scene. The glacier reflected in the large lake. Ooh, ahh. Both to the left and right were mountains. It was a beautiful clear day. I watched the people too, [...]
It has begun. The Central Mexican yearly ritual has finally arrived, a month late I might add, and life as we know it has changed and will be different for the next 10-12 weeks.
The rainy season is here.
I wrote about it two months ago. I told of my not-so-excited-anticipation of this yearly and, unless you [...]
The Confederation Bridge stretching from the New Brunswick province of Canada to Border-Carleton joins the province with the island.
The bridge has meant a change in the way of life for residents of the island. Many more people are venturing across to take in the peaceful, fresh, pastoral hills and sparkling harbors of prince Edward Island. [...]
