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“Yukon Gold” by N&J
Dawson City, YK (Sep 24/20) – Something magical about entering the Yukon Territory, at first the terrain looks similar to BC, the mountains, the streams & rivers… but interspersed with the green evergreens are the golden spruce & birch trees…. catching the eye so profoundly they are alive and produce a guttural feeling, a yearning, and their call entice you northward. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery Upon crossing the border from BC you are welcomed by a Yukon health official asking the usual ‘Covid’ questions. As BC residents are permitted without quarantine, the process was quick. C&O went through first and were…
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“Bear!!!…. necessities” by N&J
Dease Lake, BC (Sep 19/20) – Leaving Fraser Lake, the journey made a hard right onto Hwy 37 at the junction near Kitwanga, BC. New territory for J who has never been up this route, considering the reputation of the northern roads, J was pleased with the condition of the pavement and happy the potholes were few and far between… click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery N drove this highway in the middle of winter over 25 years ago while on a northern community speaking tour. At that time the passage narrow, snow piled above the tree line making the vehicle feel like…
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“Chasing Blue Skies” by N&J
New Hazelton, BC (Sep 15/20) – The air quality in Whistler (and a good portion of the province) was fast declining due to the invasion of smoke particulate from the wildfires raging to the south in California, Oregon and Washington States. Hazy infiltration of the mountaintops evident upon rising for the day, the smell of smoke & the visual impediment was startling noticeable, gone were the pristine green mountain vistas & robin egg blue skies that were prevalent all summer. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery The road north of Whistler through Duffey Lake was rather quiet considering it was a weekend, testament…
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“North!!! …to Alaska???” by N&J
Whistler, BC (Sep 12/20) – The 1960 Johnny Horton song conjures up all sorts of imagery and nostalgia of yearning for adventure, discovery & travel …but COVID-19 has other ideas in mind, so N&J do what they can within the limits of Be Calm, Be Kind, Be Safe….. Along with their great friends and fellow Westfalia disciples Chris & Olivier (C&O), decided a trip North is timely, albeit Alaska won’t be on the menu due to the travel (and political) restrictions. The Yukon Territory is welcoming British Columbians (part of the bubble consisting of BC, Yukon, Nunavut & N.W.T.) without the ‘quarantine restrictions’ that apply to visitors from anywhere else.…
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“♫ Summertime Covid Camping Blues” by N&J
Whistler, BC (Aug 22/20) – Traveling & camping in a Westfalia camper van is probably the safest way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors during this crazy pandemic time we all live in. That said, N&J have endeavoured to ‘get out’ and enjoy the fresh air & adventure that British Columbia has to offer as much as possible. A week was planned (and reserved 3 months in advance) up on Shuswap Lake near Salmon Arm. N&J (and Jesse) left a few days earlier to spend some alone time before the big onslaught meeting of family & friends. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru…
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“6 Years & Counting” by N&J
Whistler, BC (Jun 22/20) – Such a challenging start to 2020, living with Covid-19 virus and the ensuing pandemic has been daunting… finally some good news!!! N&J are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary today!!! Looking back to 2014, it was a beautiful sunny day on Spanish Banks along English Bay in Vancouver. The water sparkling, a gentle breeze, boats dotting the marine landscape, the wedding ceremony laid out on the lawn by the beach… seems only like yesterday. Today also marks the 7th year to the day that N&J met for the first time at a Westfalia meet-up camp in Salmon Arm, BC. Little did they know what the future…
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“A New Year, A New Decade” by N&J
Whistler, BC (Jan 16/20) – Christmas 2019 has come & gone… in a blink of an eye (Where does the time go?). N&J enjoyed a busy holiday season hosting out-of-town family & friends in Whistler, the usual winter was a no-show for the most part during the festivities, but finally it has arrived with vengeance (almost 2 metres of snow in the last 2 weeks). Just in time for skiing, sledding & strolling in ‘Winter Wonderland’. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery After a wonderful year of travel & experience for the trio, it is with great anticipation that the new year will…
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“Thank You!” by N&J
Whistler, BC (Oct 08/19) – The ‘turn around’ is both a physical and an emotional transition. No longer venturing to explore and see what is ahead but to return back to B.C. safely and in one piece. Plans of life in a bigger space with the luxuries of living at home take root, the draw to return is intense (like horses running back towards the barn). click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery The road in southern Ontario was arduous, filled with proverbial potholes (and real ones too), raining incessantly, the wind always in Hobbes’ face… is it always blowing in the east??? After…
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“Full Circle” by N&J
Wheatley, ON (Oct 02/19) – Back in the the summer of 2017, August it was… commenced on a road trip with N’s dad Rocky. Hobbes was loaded specifically for an extra participant, sleeping arrangements were adjusted & off the four of them went with the plan to explore the Kootenays of British Columbia. In this case Rocky (who was in his 80’s) slept in the main berth on the ‘main floor’ of Hobbes; N&J slept in the upper bunk & Jesse slept anyplace he darn well felt like… roaming the van, keeping a watchful eye on all of the occupants. Rocky very cozy and so excited to be part of…
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“Masterpiece of Change” by N&J
Oakville, ON (Oct 01/19) – The east coast of Maine is painted with cute harbours, quaint villages, vistas galore (hard to see every nook and cranny, you would need to live here to do it justice). A good choice of ‘so many’ would be Bar Harbour. This tourist mecca & looky-loo’s delight is chock-a-block full of shops & restaurants, narrow sidewalks & colourful buildings. The intimate harbours expand out to the various islands, pleasure craft boats abound, cruise ships anchored off shore while their charges wander the town. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery Jesse even took time from his busy vacation schedule…