Island hopping – The Traveller's Typewriter

Island.

You waited. Now you got it. This post promises another entry to follow. Keep it brief? We’ll try. Now, remember Salt Spring? Yes, well we still had that Saturday morning to go. Up early to pack up our Airbnb. Breakfast? Not really. I mustered up a quick café noir in a tiny French press. TheContinue reading “Island.”

Spring.

Just gotta write. I can’t believe it. It’s like when you crave a burger–or a Rabinowitz smoked meat sandwich from a local deli . . . More on that later. Another preview here. Full post to follow. You know, work stuff calls. So stay tuned for smoked meat sandwiches, more coffee, some baking, and aContinue reading “Spring.”

Salt.

Today was the day. We were up early and ready to go. The drive South to Crofton was easy as the roadways were clear early morning. The trick was getting the baby all set–and mum and dad too. We all piled into the family van and made way. There is always an eagerness when you’reContinue reading “Salt.”

Salt Spring Island.

Have you been there? One of several Gulf Islands, this gem is just another short ferry hop away from Vancouver Island. We head there tomorrow morning. Why write a preview? Well, I’m excited. There is no question that summer is slipping away. Have you ever watched the tide slink out from the beach back toContinue reading “Salt Spring Island.”

Another round.

We’ve recently had the pleasure to visit Denman and Hornby Island. Both islands are a short ferry trip from just outside Courtenay, British Columbia. Again utilizing our trusty BC Ferries ferry network, we were only two ten-minute sailings between islands. It’s always fantastic visiting small communities. Both the scenery and the people change–and there’s moreContinue reading “Another round.”

First, to begin . . .

I suppose this blog is overdue. And this post? Well, I’ll have to dig back into recent outings and see just what we can dig up. What I realize is that although international travel is something we long to do (something I really do, too) there is a flip side. We often dream of travellingContinue reading “First, to begin . . .”