Wednesday would have been Greg’s 58th birthday so I made my annual pilgrimage to Grassi Lakes just outside Canmore in honour of his life. It may not have ended well, but I am forever grateful for the children he gave me. Without Greg, there would have been no Rebekah, Matthew, Bethany, Hope or Hannah. It occurred to […]
I had this vision the other day of God observing me, like a parent observing a child, and thinking, “There she goes again, having a little tantrum because things aren’t going her way.” Yup, that’s me, screaming away, stamping my feet, because things aren’t falling into my lap and I might just have to work at getting my life on back […]
Well, after my last blog post you may be wondering if I’m still here! I am. And I am gradually cleaning up the mess I created when I fell into the gutter. The journey back from the depths of despair is not an easy one, but, as most of us have been there, it is possible. It […]
My week began with me being so disgusted with myself and my constant grumbling, so I figured a change in the rhythm of recent posts was due. Time with some of my family has definitely lifted my spirits, as has my sweet little boy, Keaton. Had a visit with my oldest and my youngest during […]
I’m sure it will take years to process what I actually experienced while travelling in my RV. But one thing is certain, people are people the world over. Babel may have confounded our speech, but we all have blood coursing through our veins and a heart that beats within. We are all a part of this extraordinary […]
Yes! I have had that moment, and in Eureka! I began this particular journey, physically and metaphorically, almost a year ago, not knowing where it would take me or how far I would travel before I would find what I was looking for or lay to rest my troubles. And, as it always happens, it just […]
No, I haven’t uncovered any new revelation about my direction in life. I’m still flailing. But I am in Eureka, Northern California, close to the Avenue of the Giants, where Nerah and I spent two glorious days wandering through the soft, spongy floor of the redwood forest groves, the scent of moist wood permeating the […]
Back to travelling every day or two. This can pose some difficulty when trying to access the internet and keep all electronics charged while searching for a safe place to stop where Nerah can escape the confines of Arvey. She has been exceptionally tolerant of life on the road, but she does have her moments. After […]
My travels around San Felipe were fraught with troubles. On my way out of town, I decided to pick up a few groceries. Instead of parkades, there is an abundance of parking lots with shade structures, none of which my RV will fit under. So I parked on the periphery. Upon returning to my RV, I […]
It was with fondness I bade farewell to Ensenada and Rebecca, my wonderful landlady of six weeks. Truly, it was an extraordinary time and one that will warm my heart in those frigid northern winters, if I ever have to endure another one. I have come to the conclusion that what I am doing is […]
Since my son, Matthew, has been visiting, we have taken in a few tours. The first one was a tour of the Valle de Guadalupe, which is home to around 200 wineries, some large and some very small. We were treated to a beautiful day out with Luigi and Eugenia of The Wine Route tour […]
Right from the start, I have been warned about travelling in Mexico, particularly because I am travelling alone. It isn’t my desire to be foolhardy and bull-headed, but it is my experience that anywhere in the world is as dangerous if you don’t take certain precautions. The same terrible things that happen in Mexico happen […]
Mexico! The very word conjures up exuberant, joyful people, mariachi bands, hot tamales and colours, lots of colours everywhere. I have not been disappointed. On my rollercoaster trip of a lifetime I find myself living in Ensenada, Baja California, a fairly large coastal city with a population of a little more than half a million. […]
Have been off the radar for a little while. Too busy having mother/daughter moments with my daughter, Bethany. She spent a week with me in Lakeside, California and we were out and about most of the time. First stop was at “Plant Power Fast Food” in San Diego. They are 100% vegan! We ate our […]
Ah….life is good. The sun is shining, my bathroom is fixed, what more could I ask for? Rancho Los Coches is a lovely RV park, not too close to the city, but not too far away, either. It has all the amenities I want and the wifi is great. I paid for the high speed […]
I have decided that, after so many months of trying to prepare for my travel adventure, I am going to slow down. It has been anything but easy, cramming all this knowledge into my weary brain. I may have bitten off a bit more than I can actually manage. It all sounds wonderful in theory….travelling, […]
After being on the road for a month and Christmas fast approaching, I began longing for my family. Soooo…… a quick flights to Calgary search had me booked to fly home for the holidays. I parked my RV at the Best Western Hotel at the Las Vegas airport for $7.00 a day and booked Nerah […]
I learned about this wonderful place when I watched National Geographic’s “Dogtown“. My heart was forever imprinted with the images of Michael Vick’s fighting dogs arriving at Dogtown, particularly the bait dogs. It was heartbreaking. I thought to myself that if I ever got the chance, I would visit the sanctuary and volunteer. I got […]
When I began this website, all I wanted to do was have a nice blog with a gallery of photos and some affiliates to help pay the bills. I did not want to learn code and write my own program. But, with the latest update (thank-you WordPress) I had to remove my just beginning to get […]
Finally! After days and days of rain, the sun is shining and the ocean is by my side. I had a rough night locating a spot to park and, when I finally did (off to the side in some obscure neighbourhood in northern Oregon) I started having all these crazy thoughts, like, […]
This has been my view since I left the blizzard behind in Alberta! Rain…..every…..single…..day! I am more than ready for some sunshine! I paid a visit to my soap-maker friend on Gabriola Island yesterday to stock up. So I’m good for a few months. I walked on the ferry from Nanaimo to Gabriola because it […]
SO…….what’s the first thing you should do before you begin a road trip in Canada in the winter? That’s right! Check the weather! Even if it looks like this outside. ☟ Well, I didn’t and I found myself on a rural road seeking a gas station in the middle of a blizzard! Isn’t it funny […]
It’s here! And I’m not happy, but I’m such a procrastinator these days, this is what it takes to get me leaving my family behind and FINALLY heading south! My trip was supposed to happen in July, but then I signed up for the Travel Writer’s Workshop in Washington and the Photography Workshop in Paris. […]