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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

Urban Camping – Seattle Style

After a great time on the Olympic Peninsula, it was time to return to civilization. Wednesday we drove through Seattle, up to Kirkland to have dinner with our friend Mel Viscovich’s sister and her husband.  Sarah and Jeff treated us like family as we settled into their home for Moscow Mules and barbecue.   After an inspiring discussion of their visit to Burning Man where they lived in the desert for 5 days making Grilled Cheese from midnight to 4 am each night, we’ve decided to put the event on next year’s agenda.

Space Needle

Space Needle

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Posted from Seattle, Washington, United States.

September 24th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: Daily Life | 2 comments

Twilight on the Olympic Peninsula

Friday night, 2 weeks from the day we’d sailed the Straits of Georgia to Nanaimo, Tim and I boarded the ferry in Victoria to head back to the States.  We knew it was time to head home, but we were surprised by how reluctant we were to leave.   From surfing to tea time, we’d thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Vancouver Island.

Blackball Himself

Ferry Trip Home

We landed at Port Angeles and after a breakfast at the down home Cornerhouse Cafe on Saturday, we began our exploration of the Olympic Peninsula.
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Posted from Amanda Park, Washington, United States.

September 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Daily Life | 2 comments

Vibrant Victoria

Victoria BC Panorama

Victoria, British Columbia

First, thank you so much to everybody for the Happy Wedding Wishes!  Tim and I are plunging into the planning and more details will be coming soon!

Parliament

Parliament

Now to Victoria!  You hear the rumors, you see the pictures, but nothing prepares you for the experience of certain places.  Victoria is one of those places.  Tim and I were both astonished by how much we enjoyed this vibrant city.  We arrived on Monday the 6th and immediately searched for the closest Oyster bar for some shucking.  We were craving some fresh seafood.

Inner Harbor

Inner Harbor

We were not to be disappointed.  Down the street from Parliament, we found the The Oyster.  Here we sat down for Victoria’s best deal – A Buck a Shuck for 12 delicious slippery sliders.  It was a perfect intro to the town.

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September 13th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Daily Life | 4 comments

BC Backcountry

After our days on the coast, Tim and I pointed Frank south to explore the backcountry of Vancouver Island.  With no paved roads on the west side of the island, we took to the rough gravel logging roads and drove to Carmanah Valley.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Logging

September 8th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Daily Life | One comment

Surf’s Up

Friday morning was forecast as the sunniest, warmest day of the week.  Tim and I told work we were taking the afternoon off.  It was time to surf.

We left Tofino to explore nearby Ucluelet (aka Ukee) for the morning.  Before we could play there was work to be done.  Tim was collaborating with [...]

September 6th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Daily Life | One comment
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