Adventure is our state of mind
Bulging eyes at the top gaze at the horizon, a grinning mouth bares teeth at the base of the pole. A bear? A wolf? The various symbols engraved in the wood still hold mystery, and sometimes misconceptions, about Canadian aboriginal culture. … [Read more...]
They come out at night and do their job. You can see their lights progressing across the ski slope and occasionally hear their roar. And the next morning, they’ve left this delicious set of corduroy tracks across the ski hill. I’d always … [Read more...]
So there we were, trying not to freeze our various body parts off at minus 40, which is about the same whether it's Fahrenheit or Celsius. We were in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, to photograph northern lights since now and the next couple of years … [Read more...]
Jade is not what you think: It's just a name given to either one of two minerals. And if you think it comes from China where it has been a spiritual symbol for 6.000 years, think again: Today, Chinese jade is ... Canadian. Yes: Three quarters of … [Read more...]
Straining, barking, bouncing up and down, our dogsled team came to a slippery halt. It wasn't a solid stop, by any means. Even with his full weight on the metal brake - and mine on the sled itself - John was having a heck of a time holding back this … [Read more...]
I didn't prepare for the sensory overload. Peruvian flute players perform in the street in front of me. The smells of flowers and freshly baked cannoli tickle my nose. The vibrant colors and textures of the world's produce dance around me. I had … [Read more...]
I can’t say that I would take up dancing in the rain, but I am enjoying its drumming sound on my umbrella as my wellies (read: Wellington boots) splash in puddles. Not that I have completely adapted to the rainforest climate of the Pacific … [Read more...]
"America's Toughest Jobs," this isn't. A couple hours catching crabs off British Columbia's Salt Spring Island is a kick, a pinch, a slosh. And quite tasty. Brought to you by the Hastings House, the crab catch is a few hours of wet, slimy … [Read more...]
The creature has no bones, no heart, no brain and no eyes. Shredded ribbons of white jelly seem to drift away from its flamboyant bell-shaped body. The orange jellyfish is one of the fascinating exhibits of the Vancouver Aquarium. Like most people … [Read more...]
Dive long enough, and you'll encounter an octopus, whether it's in the tropics or the chilly waters off Canada's Vancouver Island. Well, the rest of you will. But I was beginning to wonder about me. All my friends had their favorite octopus story. … [Read more...]
