Monthly Archives: July 2012

This was meant to be a highlight ride. The scenery between Smithers and up the Cassiar Highway is world renowned. When I was able to get a glimpse of it, through the rain and low clouds, it looked awesome. But … Continue reading →

This has been my biggest mileage day to date. About 800 km which is close on 500 miles. As Edmund Hillary said when he reached the summit of Everest, “knocked the bastard on the head”. That’s how I feel. I … Continue reading →

Thinking about not thinking about it. I will not bore you with descriptions of scenery, rivers, rain, heat and great riding. I had all of it today. For the record I rode from Naramata. The name of the small town … Continue reading →

  Wet and cold – riding to Penticton and more As I looked out of my window in Vancouver I knew it was the morning that I wanted the least. Not because I wanted to remain in Vancouver, where I … Continue reading →

Really busy in Vancouver Not quite like sleepless in Seattle, as no one is on line to text with, but VVV and her crew have kept me really busy in Vancouver. This has exceeded my expectations in terms of the … Continue reading →

Running through Vancouver yesterday morning I reflected on how proud Canadians are of the country. This is not the “in your face” patriotism of the USA where you are expected to visibly demonstrate your love for your country. This is … Continue reading →

The following article appeared in this morning’s Vancouver newspaper. The debate rages on!! Fifty shades of money By Margaret Wente Women like their erotica dressed up with narrative. The market for racy stories will never be obsolete A few weeks … Continue reading →

Vancouver This is a marvelous city. At first glance not as pretty as Seattle, but the more time one spends here, the more it grows on you. In general Canada and the Canadians are gentler in their approach to life … Continue reading →

Between the Canadian Navy and Salt Spring Airways we were treated to an afternoon show. The Canadian Navy had five ships arrive and dock here in the late afternoon. This was accompanied the entire afternoon  by the landings and takeoffs … Continue reading →

Salt Spring Island Situated off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, lies Salt Spring Island. This is one of what is known here as the Gulf Islands. They all lie in the Salish Sea, not in Puget Sound as I … Continue reading →