Blogs from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America - page 64

So the countdown has begun. It’s now exactly one week until I fly out of Vancouver for China, and it’s beginning to feel like this trip might actually happen. Before, the trip had been so far off on the horizon that it didn’t really sink in that I was actually going to China. Now, however, it feels a little more real and I’m starting to get excited. I’m sure everyone that has done a bit of travelling can relate. The other thing that contributed to this realization was finishing work. I worked what looks to be my final shift last night, and am now focused on my trip for the rest of the summer. It’s a little odd to not be working at all, but I’m sure it’s something that I’ll be able to get ... read more

Here's to another beautiful day in paradise. We woke up this morning to a very thick fog (how Tofinoesque!) and a blanket of mist. It was the thickest mist I have ever seen. It felt like waling through a cloud. It was a little bizarre, as everything was quite wet, but no real rain. That cleared up pretty quickly though, and although it's still cloudy and foggy, it's also very warm. I love what the humidity does to my hair and skin! It's almost worth putting up with the clouds. Jeannie and I woke up late, and had to rush to get ready for the big race on time. It was the quickest we got ready since Jeannie got to my place. I think I will add here that it is a truly different experience travelling ... read more

I fly out tonight at 7pm to get in to Belize tomorrow morning then a few taxi rides, buses and boats and I will get to my desired destination. Of course if I miss a bus or boat or anything happend like a fly lands on the winshield of the bus and slows it down with the added weight, I will have to make new plans. Plans - humph - meant to be broken, right? Well either way it will be a marathon of the ole 'hurry up and wait'. So why hurry? Good question. I will need to find my pace in the next few days and chill out a bit. Like the difference in pace between Vancouver and Pender island. The whole country of Belize has a population of around 250,000. That's like the ... read more

Well it is finally the day before our European adventure begins. We are off to Vancouver tomorrow and then fly off to Amsterdam and on to England on Saturday. We are really looking forward to seeing new places and meeting new friends and family. Nice to know we have such a great house sitter looking after our puppies while we are away. You will be notified be email when we have posted new pictures for you to view. You will be able to view them at http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Intreped-Canucks/... read more

Motorhome News from North America 10 21st April - 1st May 2006 Farewell Stars and Stripes We set out with Ralph, our intrepid guide, in bright sunshine, along the Ocean Shores peninsula at Grays Harbour, binoculars and scope at the ready, searching for snowy owls reported to have been seen the previous day on driftwood along the shoreline. As is often the case, we were unsuccessful, but we were rewarded with fabulous birding (56 species) at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge a day or two later. It was good to be in the company of an enthusiast with local knowledge and there were many moments of great excitement: our first hooded merganser, a beautiful common yellow-throat, a huge flock of Brants geese and a spectacular horned grebe in mating plumage. Winnie took a well deserved rest for ... read more