Trip to Iceland, Sept 2, 2017

We looked at Harpa, again, and because it was raining, the Art Gallery in Reykjavik. [caption id="attachment_45437" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Reykjavik, the Smoky Bay[/caption]   [caption...

Trip to Iceland, September 1, 2017

After an overnight flight where we glimpsed the southern coast of Greenland, we landed in Keflavik Iceland and headed into Reykjavik to drink coffee.  ...

Trip from Toronto to Iceland, Aug 31 2017

A day at the museum in Toronto and around Queen's Park; then on to Iceland! [caption id="attachment_45303" align="aligncenter" width="693"] The mythical fish Makara from a...

Exchange BIZ, Tourism Winnipeg Photo Walk

Tourism Winnipeg, The Exchange district BIZ and Leif tour Winnipeg's top Bloggers and Instagram stars (I think they are called Influencers now) around Winnipeg's famous...

RM of Gimli, Centennial Marker, Aug 6 2017

[caption id="attachment_45100" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Willow creek, by Highway nine. South of Gimli[/caption]       [caption id="attachment_45103" align="aligncenter" width="700"] R.M. of Gimli Centennial Marker. Historic...

St Regis Hotel, June 27 2017

St. Regis Hotel to close next month, ending 107-year run. Hotel will be demolished to make way for eight-storey complex. Read more at WinnipegFreePress.com By:...

Road Trip out West, May 26, 2017

An eventful day! We woke up in Silverton, had breakfast in New Denver at the wonderful Apple Tree sandwich shop, took a quick peek at...

Road Trip out West, May 23 2017

From Bowser to Nanaimo and then on the ferry to Vancouver where we discovered the Shameful Tiki Lounge. [caption id="attachment_46121" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Once again, packing...

Road Trip out West, May 22 2017

[caption id="attachment_46082" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Comox BC[/caption] From Comox to Cumberland and Bowser BC. Filberg Lodge in Comox was a great example of vintage style, and...

Road Trip out West, May 21, 2017

Apparently I was getting tired of pointing my camera at everything and today only took pictures of a nice hike we took through the British...

Road Trip out West, May 20, 2017

We went from Duncan to Chemainus where we spent a night in our friend Mandolyn's tree house.   [caption id="attachment_45817" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Walk this way[/caption]...

Road Trip out West, May 19, 2017

A day traipsing around Victoria, looking at historical things, getting good coffee, and generally enjoying the place. We went from from Victoria to Duncan. We...

Road Trip out West, May 17, 2017

A day in Vancouver where we mostly went to bookstores, but also discovered bikes to rent, so we went for a ride! I love photographing...

Road Trip out West, May 16, 2017

Heading south from Lilooet towards Vancouver, we encountered an old avalanche that had gone across the highway north of Whistler, and a wooden bridge built...

Road Trip out West, May 15, 2017

Revelstoke to Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Kamloops and Lilooet. I didn't take any photos of the amazing highway 99 to Lilooet, but next time I will....

Road Trip out West, May 14, 2017

Jasper in the morning and then down the Icefields Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier. We stayed in a Revelstoke Hotel for some civilization.   [caption...

Road Trip out West, May 13 2017

Miquelon Lake Campground south of Edmonton all the way into the Mountains, where we encountered snow and hot springs. The drive along Highway 16 west...

Road Trip out West, May 12, 2017

A day in Edmonton. Bookstores and Whyte Ave. And a quick visit to Rutherford House. We camped for a second night in Miquelon Lake and...

Road Trip out West, May 11 2017

From Saskatoon through North Battleford, Lloydminster and on to Miquelon Lake by Edmonton. [caption id="attachment_45015" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Doukhobor Heritage in Canada. Near Langham Saskatchewan[/caption]  ...

Road Trip out West, May 10 2017

We spend a day in Saskatoon, exploring this cool city, and of course looking at vinyl record shops and bookstores. Regina is OK, but come...

Road Trip out West, May 9 2017

From Yorkton to Saskatoon, we found some great Ukrainian Churches in rural Saskatchewan and of course, barns. [caption id="attachment_44773" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Yorkton Campground[/caption]   [caption...