We recently visited Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park not far from Hay River, NWT. The river was very low from the dry summer but the falls were still very impressive. It was an invigorating visit - quite cool at only 6°C. Winter is approaching quickly and yes, it will be cold. Be we will also…
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Do You Know What These White Spots Are?
It's not a case of really bad dandruff. It's not dry skin. It's not an example of galloping exfoliation. Nope. It's snow. I know I'm in the north, but yikes. That's soon even for here. However, at least we don't have a hurricane coming at us. To those who do, stay safe. Good luck and…
Northern Autumn
Here in the north ... ... the rivers are low. It has been hot and dry. But it's cooler now and the autumn colours emerge quickly and early. The birches are lovely ... ... and the air invigorating and fresh. But soon, all this will be covered in snow. We have to enjoy the wonders…
Closing Time
The last summer days are coming to a close. Unable to continue their slowing breaths, some leaves in this northern clime are already turning yellow. So must we all. And know the beauty that exists in the end. Wherever you are in the northern hemisphere, happy autumn. 🙂 To you southerners, happy spring. 🙂
Wordless Wednesday Flowers
Well, not completely wordless. I am back in the north now but took a photo of this lovely billow just before leaving the Okanagan Valley. Happy Wednesday.
A Touch of the Grape
The Okanagan Valley of British Columbia has the perfect environment for growing many types of wine grapes. The Okanagan is famous for its pinot gris grapes (Hillside Winery). They produce a dry white that goes with many meals. It's very mild and damp in the winter and very hot and dry in the summer.…
Shadows
Sometimes we have shadows. They help us stay cool or they lead to the light. Sometimes we have shadows. They sit in our hearts or they lead to the night.
Night Garden with Moon
My wonderful friend C has an equally wonderful yard. It took her many years to bring it around. She has many beautiful, mature trees, a small pond, and a vegetable patch. Loads of flowers, ornamental plants and a gurgling stream complete this garden oasis. It is truly stunning but also relaxing. My friend has built…
My British Columbia Home
Here's a little tour of my home in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. When I am not working in the Northwest Territories, I am usually here. Okanagan Lake is a very deep, very long north to south (135 km) body of fresh water with very different climates from one end to the other. Even…
Prairie Skies
We recently drove across Alberta's northern prairies during a rain storm. We passed beautiful canola fields. And then we left the storm behind as we continued our drive through the Rocky Mountains. The western provinces are very different from each other but very beautiful. We are home now in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. How is…
