Big Papa and I climb to the top of the observation tower at Riefel Bird Sanctuary in Ladner, British Columbia to see what we can see. From every direction marsh and mountain reach out to greet us. Ducks escort their brood through tiny estuaries that wind their way through miles upon miles of Canadian marshland. […]
British Columbia
Four days, four bridges
Vancouver, British Columbia is a lovely city, nestled against the Coast Mountain Range and surrounded on three sides by water. Big Papa and I escaped the hubbub of the July 4th holiday and enjoyed four relaxing days with our Canuck cousins north of the border. We stayed at the Nelson House Bed and Breakfast in […]
Born on the 4th of July
This Saturday our nation honors its 233rd birthday. Big Papa, also born on the 4th of July, turns 45. When you’re born on the 4th of July, the entire nation is celebrating on “your” day. It’s a national holiday and families have the day off. There are picnics, BBQs and, of course, fireworks. In our […]