As usual, Matt was ahead of me. I could see him waiting at what looked like the top of another hill. I was sure that beyond what I could see would be another agonizing climb.I was grumpy, thirsty and out of water.That’s when I spotted Ruth on her front porch.We were riding our bicycles through …
The Magic of New Friendships- An Uncruise from Costa Rica to Panama
I felt the magic on the third night of our cruise – sitting on the Bow of the ship drinking the sundown. But these weren’t just any drinks – these were the fancy ‘drink of the day’ drinks, made with skill and passion by our great bartender Leigh. I was surrounded by people we had only …
The Russian Subway Angel
Arriving in RussiaWe were tired. ‘Feel it in your bones’ tired. ‘Non-functioning exhausted’ tired. We had just arrived in St. Petersburg Russia after flying for I forget how many hours from Western Canada. The economy seats we had purchased included a seatbelt but not much more. Sleeping was pretty much impossible. Fortunately, a hostel had been booked …
Delta Bike Project: Another Reason to Visit Mobile Alabama
Mobile Alabama has so much to offer for the visitor. But like so many places we visit, it is often the people we meet that make a place so memorable. The same holds true with Mobile. The people of the Delta Bike Project (DBP) help to make this city a place worth visiting (and a …
People In Our Neighbourhood
We a both fundamentally believe that ‘People are good.’ This thinking has been a foundation of our willingness to roam and get to know new people in our neighbourhood.When we are travelling, our neighbourhood becomes the other travellers and often the people in the service industry that can help make or break an experience in …