Blogs from Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, North America

It’s been an exciting and trying two days. Yesterday our goal was to get to Shakamak State Park (where we stayed on the way down). We were sitting in the sun having a beer (me, not Malika) when the park ranger pulls into my site. He tells me that there is a severe weather/tornado warning for that area and where I should go if it should strike. He stressed that I would need to get out of the park away from the trees. The thunderstorms were expected to start in the night. So I slept with the window by my bed open so I would see or hear anything if the weather should change and I needed to get out quick. Nothing happened in the night but I got up early and was leaving at 7:30 ... read more

As some of you have heard, Lukus and I are taking a “leap of faith” and adventuring out on the boat for a year. Leaving from Port Dover, we plan to head down to the Caribbean starting in August of 2016. While it promises to be an exciting and enjoyable experience, we feel in our hearts that this is also an opportunity to reach out and help others. Despite the luxurious images that come to mind with the mention of “the Caribbean”; white beaches, fancy resorts and fun in the sun, there is still so much need and poverty. So, our goal is to make this a year of “acts of kindness”. As we wander, we plan to simply observe people and offer our assistance whenever it may be welcomed. Whether it is handing out scarce ... read more