Enroute to Bella Coola, we'd planned only to stop overnight at the Vagabond Resort and RV Park in Nimpo Lake, but it turned out to be the best part of our vacation. Pulling into our campsite right on the lake, I knew I was home. I've always defined my perfect spot or 'home' as a super-quiet spot on a northern lake with a Beaver at the dock and loons calling out all around. Granted, my … [Read more...]
Windstorm at the KOA: See You in the Next Zip Code
I was out taking pictures of the approaching cumulonimbus (thunder) clouds against a scenic mountain backdrop at the KOA in Rock Springs, Wyoming; with the lyrics of Cheap Trick's "Rock 'n Roll" Tonight" running through my brain when a single drop of rain hit my face. A second later, the wind picked up and the dust started to swirl. My spidey sense (and meteorological training) told me there was … [Read more...]
Jasper’s First Play Date
Jasper, our 3 month old chocolate labrador retriever puppy had his first play date today with Harley, a 4.5 month old yellow lab puppy. Fun was had by all. The dogs ran, frolicked, nipped at each other, played with a rope toy and but for the fact that Harley lost a wisker (I felt SO bad), no one was seriously injured. We owners, Grace (Harley's mom) and Ed and I could barely contain ourselves … [Read more...]
Jasper: Our Newest Travel Companion
We have a new family member and travel companion - Buddha Boy Jasper (Jasper) - an 8 week old Chocolate Labrador retriever that we picked up yesterday from White Robin Kennels in Princeton, B.C. The photo (above right) was taken during the hour-long ride home, during which he cried just a little and then slept in my arms the rest of the way. We stopped just once at Stemwinder Provincial Park to … [Read more...]
Video: Going Deep in Kona
Here are some shots from our tour on the Atlantis Submarine ride in Kona, Hawaii this past January. Have you taken this trip? Comments, questions? Please leave your comment below. … [Read more...]