Tag: Frame To Frame – Bob and Jean

Rich Nautical Nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere, England

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Moving further into England’s Lake District after hiking up Wansfell Pike put Bob and me at the heart of Lake District National Park.  Our family savoured a delightful lunch on the patio of our next lodgings with gourmet terrines, fruit, cheese and pastries that we bought from a deli shop in Ambleside.  Duly nourished, we walked down to the harbour-side pavilions at Bowness Pier, and what a sight that was to behold.  The rich nautical nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere really struck a chord with Bob and me. Read more

Discovering Sociable Weaver Nests in South Africa

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image of a sociable weaver nest, northern Cape, South Africa

Discovering Sociable Weaver nests in South Africa was the highlight of our drive from Cape Town to Upington.  In a rather barren and very arid stretch of landscape, the nests stood out as quite unusual constructions on thin utility poles that looked like they would snap under the weight. Read more

Wonderful Views In The Lake District of England

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Our stay at Langley Castle was only for one night and then Bob and I were off to discover the Lake District of England.  We had a pleasant drive through Cumbria enjoying sweeping views of the North Pennines.  The area has been designated a national landscape worthy of protection because of its natural beauty. Read more

Butterflies and Blossoms Near La Fortuna Waterfall

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After a morning spent admiring La Fortuna Waterfall, Bob and I trudged back up the 500 steps to the top of the valley.  By that time, we were ready for lunch. Read more

A Wind Battered Hike On Hadrian’s Wall

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image of Hadrian's Wall at Housesteads Roman Fort, England

Bob and I were eager to get to Hadrian’s Wall in England, but we wanted to have a whole day to freely explore and experience it.  The hours spent in Barnsley and Darfield looking into my family’s past left us with no time to visit the Wall that same afternoon. Read more

Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 3 – Ahous to Medallion Bay

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Continuing our kayak trip around Vargas Island, British Columbia, saw us waking up on the beach in Ahous Bay after our second night of camping.  The temperatures were slightly warmer than the night before, but neither stars nor the moon had been visible when I left the warmth of the tent at midnight owing to the call of nature. Read more

Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 2 – Ahous Bay Campsite

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Bob and I, with Claire and Martin, had no sooner pulled our kayaks on shore to make camp in Ahous Bay, Vargas Island, than we found giant wolf tracks made by a Sea Wolf. Read more

Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 2 – Rassier Point to Ahous Bay

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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, British Columbia – The Preparation

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image of jean kayaking, vargas island, british columbia

Bob’s and my epic adventure, a first-ever kayak trip, was going to be circumnavigating Vargas Island, British Columbia.  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

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