On our first morning in Puno, we found that the clouds were hanging low and grey; it was a cold wet world for us and also for the people living out on the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Read more
Category: Travel
Photography of birds, animals, landscape and places we have traveled to around the world.
Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 2 – Rassier Point to Ahous Bay
After a peaceful night at our first beach camp at Rassier Point on Vargas Island, British Columbia, Canada, we awoke to find every exposed surface soaked with heavy dew. Read more
Our Kayak Trip Around Vargas Island – Day 1 Rassier Point
After storing all of our gear in the 4 kayaks, Bob, Claire, Martin and I paddled around a section of wooden wharf and then set out by kayak across Duffin’s Passage, Van Nevel Channel and Father Charles Channel, aiming for a nearby white-sand beach on Rassier Point on the east side of Vargas Island. Read more
Our Kayak Trip Around Vargas Island, British Columbia – The Preparation
Bob’s and my epic adventure, a first-ever kayak trip, was going to be circumnavigating Vargas Island by kayak, in British Columbia, Canada. It had been planned months ahead when we announced our plans to visit Bob’s sister on Vancouver Island. She and her husband, Martin, had kayaked around Vargas Island before and were eager to initiate us to the rigours of ocean kayaking. Read more
A Few Surprises at Warwick Castle, England
Having read countless novels with stories set in medieval England, a visit to Warwick Castle in the county town of Warwickshire in England intrigued us. Owned by the Toussaud’s at the time, the Castle was populated with period actors, and demonstrations and re-enactments promised to keep us entertained. Read more
Our Visit To The Roman Baths in Bath
One cannot visit Bath, England without paying a visit to the Roman Baths that once were one of the main religious spas in the ancient world. Read more
Dancing on Air at Danceland on Little Manitou Lake, Saskatchewan
After exploring Great Sand Hills Ecological Preserve a day earlier, Bob and I were now en route to Little Manitou Lake in Watrous. What we did not expect to find was Danceland, a world famous dance hall overlooking the lake. Read more
The Secrets Behind The Venetian Mask In Venice
After completing our tour of a Murano glass factory in Venice, Bob and I were anxious to get back to the Grand Canal and learn about the secrets behind the Venetian Mask In Venice. Read more
Canoeing Duffins Creek In Ontario
What a delightful way to spend a day! Canoeing up Duffins Creek from Rotary Park on the edge of Lake Ontario to farm country far above Highway 401 really was our cup of tea. Read more
Murano Glass in the Making In Venice
Unique creations in Murano glass are a common sight in every shop around Venice, Italy. On our first full day in that city, Bob and I were given the opportunity to observe how this handmade glass is made using ancient techniques and recipes. Read more