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North Island Explorations
The author reflects on various camping trips in Northern Vancouver Island, including memorable moments with family and friends, experiences kayaking, and painting scenic landscapes. From the challenges of navigation and camping location to memorable features like driftwood at Bere Point and breathtaking views at Anutz Lake, these adventures inspire their…
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Hello Subie Ruby
After my Honda Element ‘Fern’ was towed away, I thankfully found Subie Ruby at a dealership in Victoria. I had my daughter Kara with me and thank goodness! She was hard core and able to portray someone who knew a lot about cars. We got her up on a hoist…
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Goodbye Fern
This wonderful vehicle that I named ‘Fern’ has supported me with my camping adventures for the past 5 years. With her I was able to pack some fresh food and clothes and go wherever the wind would take me. We travelled the province from Fort St. John to Anahim Lake,…
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Travel with Snail and Peacock
I have spent the last few weeks inside my snail shell, replenishing and discovering the pearlescence inside. It’s where I can sift out and coalesce all the swirling thoughts that come with my active brain. I had recently returned from a trip to Vernon and was struck by all the…
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Haida Gwaii
Another solo adventure I flew to Haida Gwaii during the winter break of 2021. In one day I saw the sunrise at the south end of the island, drove to the north end by Masset, climbed Tow Hill, made it down to see the sunset at Port Clements and finally…
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Cowichan Valley Treks
Stoney Hill is one of my favourite places to walk here in the Cowichan Valley. It is not too long and a just right climb. But the views are the big payoff. I remember the first time I went, I could feel the first view looming as I approached from…
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Chilcotin Travels
Farwell Canyon Traveling with Fern ( Yes I named my car) Farewell Canyon near Williams Lake. A place for hiking and adventure with my nephews (now in High School and Fighting fires) We would find new places to explore. Recently the flooding has changed the landscape here. This is a…
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Pachena Bay
I had recently returned from a trip in Europe, having discovered that going on a cruise amongst wealthy people, far above the land and sea , is not for me. And so I packed up my faithful car ‘Fern’ and decided to go the back route to Pachena Bay. I…
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