Smorgasbord of Fall Colours

Lake shore near Nelson, BC

October 1st 2005
Nelson is the epitome of alternativeness - a mecca of craft stores, organic grocers and independent cafes amidst wafts of pot smoke. And, of course, dreadlocks and hippies galore :-). We've spent the last couple of days exploring this colourful little town, gorging on samples at farmer's markets, feasting on local cheese and eating out at some of the many fine cafes and restaurants tucked away in ... read more

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

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The time had come to break free from the clutches of gainful employment and suburban bliss *cough*, and plunge headlong into a haphazard adventure across the world. So, along with my fellow inmate Quin and a small but deceptively heavy backpack, I have started my journey of journeys in the promised land that is Canada - which we plan to explore for a year, if my limbs don't freeze off before then (a process which has, unfortunately, already commenced, despite it being 'summer'). After that, Europe, and then, after that, who knows? Hopefully never to return to suburban bliss again!... full info

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