Monthly Archives: June 2022

Pakal the Great transformed this Maya city into a glorious center of power Stepped pyramids, colorful temples, and a grand palace proclaimed Palenque’s brilliance, reflecting the favor of the gods and the strength of its seventh-century ruler. PYRAMIDS IN THE … Continue reading →

  A hiker takes in a summer sunset on top of St. Mark’s Summit on British Columbia’s Howe Sound Crest Trail, a lush, forested route a 30-minute drive from Vancouver, Canada. Top hikes for dazzling views—and no crowds From Alaska … Continue reading →

Haida Gwai Kayak Tour June 3-10, 1996 June 3,4. – Drove Castlegar to Prince Rupert. 18 hours. Stayed in motel. June 5 – Ferry to Queen Charlottes 11 am to 5:30 pm. Ferry to Sandspit on Moresby. Stayed at Seaport … Continue reading →

Patagonia – February 6-March 4, 1996 This was a 4-week tour operated by GAP (now G Adventures), a popular travel company with a reputation for offering hiking and active tours. I went on the tour with Jan Micklethwaite. There were … Continue reading →

When I was on the North Brooks cleanup, Reale talked about the plans for the Gar-Barge. As soon as I heard of the plan to use a helicopter to pick up marine debris from the entire West Coast of Vancouver … Continue reading →

MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUP at the CHAINED ISLANDS August 12-17 2016 Not associated with the Japanese Tsunami cleanup limited to the outside West Coast, this cleanup was organized by BC Marine Trails as part of their mandate to develop campsites as … Continue reading →

An economic history of restaurants And how the pandemic may change them Apr 28th 2022 ECONOMIST  April 9th 2020 was the restaurant industry’s darkest day. The imposition of lockdowns to slow the spread of covid-19, combined with people voluntarily avoiding others, … Continue reading →

Marine Debris, Glass Floats 2016 The Japanese 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami, Cleanup on Vancouver Island The Gar-Barge Chained Islands 2017 Gerald Island Ivy  2020 Marine Debris Removal Initiative 2022 Vargas Island May 25-30, 2022. BCMT clean up of several beaches on Vargas Island … Continue reading →

Dec 18th 2021 National Geographic The outer wall of the Great Enclosure, the apogee of the medieval state known as Great Zimbabwe, is a triumph of engineering. The elliptical structure, 250 metres round, rises 11 metres towards the sky. More than a … Continue reading →

1. FOOTWEAR. I have at least 5 types of kayak footwear: 2 pairs of knee-high neoprene boots, Keen sandals (terrible with sand or stone beaches as toe always full of stones), Ten Fingers (cumbersome to get on, drain well), very light … Continue reading →