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About admin

I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

BREAKFASTS

Simple: jam (raspberry and strawberry) jam and fresh Camembert on bagels, bread and butter pickles and gummy bears. Corn Pancakes Crepes Oatmeal Scones Eggs Benny Joel’s Quesadillas Old Favourites: French Toast, Eggs any style, Pancakes. 1. CORN PANCAKES 2 generous … Continue reading

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BREAD AND BAKING

Traditional sliced bread gets squished pretty badly, it can mould easily, or it goes stale. The same rings true with Greek pitas and other soft flatbread. Only tortillas have a long shelf-life. Soups and stews are better with fresh bread. Some … Continue reading

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APPETIZERS

APPETIZERS Minestrone Mexi-Snacks Arti Appis Avocado Relish Bruchetta Hot Dates Sea Urchin Ceviche in Cucumber Shot Glasses Olive Ole Almond Tapas Sticks of Ham with Honey Tortilla Espanol Garlic Shrimp Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Mushrooms Pringles with Poppadums 1. MINESTRONE Use … Continue reading

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KAYAK COOKING – GENERAL

THE KAYAK CHEF. A kayak expedition is an opportunity to prepare extraordinary food in a pristine wilderness. I believe that comfort is second only to safety. I love cooking outdoors-food just tastes so wonderful. It is possible to cook anything … Continue reading

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KAYAK CAMPING

You need decent gear to be cozy in the worst imaginable conditions, and then a bit more. It’s important to travel in comfort and style while kayak camping. The synergistic relationship between looking good and feeling good needs to be … Continue reading

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UTAH ROCK ART AND CANYONS May 2015

UTAH April 28- May 13, 2015 Drive from Vancouver Island to Green River, Wyoming over 2 days. Note that to do any of these trips requires much more information than I have provided – most available in Michael Kelsey’s Non-technical … Continue reading

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MEALS FOR 20

RECIPES FROM MEDITATION RETREAT 1. Moroccan Stew (serves 20) Garbanzo beans (chick peas): soak 2¾ c. raw beans in large pot overnight with water 2x height of beans, change water next AM, boil vigorously with lid off ~1 hour until … Continue reading

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LITERARY WALKING TOURS

There’s no better way to pay tribute to your favourite authors or characters than to follow in their footsteps via these entertaining tours. 1. Millennium Tour, Stockholm, Sweden The march of grim Scandinavian crime thrillers was spearheaded by Stieg Larsson’s … Continue reading

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WINTER 2014/15 – RUSSIA, MONGOLIA, N KOREA, CHINA, PALAU, INDONESIA

RUSSIA – Travel Facts, Russia and Putin The Trip – St Petersburg, Moscow, Trans Siberian, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal MONGOLIA – Travel Facts, Mining, The Trip NORTH KOREA – Travel Facts, Today, The Trip CHINA – Travel Facts, Culture and Spitting, Karst, Macau Today … Continue reading

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MEAT DINNERS

RECIPES Chicken or Veal Parmigiana Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce Sweet and Sour Chicken Satay Chicken Tikka Masala Calico Bean Hot Pot Meat Loaf Cabbage Rolls Chilli con Carne with Chocolate Lasagna Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce Pizza Ginger-Fried Beef Steak … Continue reading

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