We get to discover how much varied outdoor activity is available in Kelowna, and Max gets to come with us. The trail along the Mission creek is full of birds chirping and the murmuring of the creek. It is a multipurpose trail and we come across a couple of horses,…
Canada Bears
Sun Peaks and Wells Gray Provincial Park
We now head north in the Okanagan and find that our old friends from the multicultural days way back in the 90’s are free and we are able to have a great catch up. Kathy and Harold have made a beautiful nest in the gorgeous community of Sun Peaks, the…
Okanagan British Columbia
We now have wheels, although I must say that the transit system in Vancouver is incredibly efficient and affordable. It allows for any combination of transportation including buses, ferries and trains in any direction for $2.20 as long as travelled within 90min. It allowed me to do all kinds of…
Canada Bears
Breakaway year continues with a visit to Canada
This trip has been long in the planning and much anticipated as it will bring us very close to our beautiful Canadian grizzly Bear’s. We start by splitting up for the first 4 days as André heads north to Prince Rupert BC and the Great Bear Rainforest to assess a…
France
Time to say goodbye
We have a wonderful stay and visit with Nicolas and his family. Even though it has only been 18 months since our last visit, Emiline, their daughter has grown a lot and turned even more into a young Princess. She seriously takes on the instructions of the very enthusiastic, young…
France
Travel Days
We now have two long days of travel ahead of us as we traverse France again, this time in a north-westerly direction. Our friendly Google maps estimates the distance at 1100km and about 11 hours worth of travel, but as we plan to take mostly scenic roads we think it…
France
Last days in Provence
It is Tuesday and that’s the day for our favourite market in Cotignac. This time we don’t raid it at the crack of dawn but join the French to arrive at a leisurely 9am. All the stalls are fully open and it’s a delight. Even though some are hosting the…
France
Tour Tour and more Provence
We follow yet another great recommendation from our friends and head off to see Tour Tour. It is called the “the city in heaven” as it it is perched very high on top of a mountain. We feel that it is a good name not just based on location but…
France
Carcès and surrounds
After our epic drive from the French Alps we are looking forward to some down time in the surrounding area. It’s market day in Entrecasteaux but only a few vendors are there today. Instead of shopping we visit the back streets and find some roses with a stunning fragrance. Roses…