Tag Archives: Explore

Homemade Cultured Butter

Today I want to talk about butter. As someone with a mild intolerance to lactose I am very grateful that butter was not something I had to restrict or limit in my regular diet. No pie crust or butter cream … Continue reading

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Fireweed Jelly Recipe

Well we’re heading into the season of preserving. Of trying any which way to hang on to the delicate, limited flavor of a summer harvest. If you’ve followed this blog you will already know I am a fan of jams … Continue reading

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Anniversary Adventure Roadtrip through Western Washington

You know how sometimes you just need ” a reason” to do something you’ve always wanted to do? “A reason” to allow yourself some flexibility and freedom to splurge on something long desired? Well for years I have wanted to … Continue reading

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Overnight Hike on the Heather Trail

It seems like for years now my cousin Sarah and I have been discussing an overnight hike together. It’s always “yeah! We have to do that soon!”, and then life gets busy and we forget about it. So when she … Continue reading

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Overnight at Keyhole Hot Springs

Last fall I stumbled upon a photo of Keyhole hot springs. “Where is this magical place?” I wondered. A quick Google search gave me the low down. Practically the back yard! About an hour north west of Pemberton and a … Continue reading

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Q and the Othello Tunnels

Q, the beast, is getting old. I like to hang on to the fantasy that somehow we will avoid the unavoidable. That the two of us shall take our last breaths together, seniors with a life time of memories and … Continue reading

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My Solo Road Trip Around Iceland’s Ring Road

This is my story of my solo adventure around Iceland’s ring road. I hopped on a plane, rented a four wheel drive SUV, stayed with locals and explored, explored, explored. I came home exhausted and beaten, rejuvenated and fulfilled. It … Continue reading

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Oregon Coast Motorcycle Roadtrip

Since my return home from my Caribbean holiday I’ve been feeling like I’ve been living at work. I have had enough time to eat and sleep and then do it all over again. So exploring or getting up to anything … Continue reading

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Last Minute Winter Escape to Guadeloupe

When a friend of mine called from the Caribbean, where he was visiting family, the last thing I expected was an invite to join. He had found a cheap flight (not common!) and wanted some company to explore the island … Continue reading

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Phoenix and Greenwood B.C in the Snow

  I’ve traveled through the Phoenix, Greenwood area many times and have never pulled over to explore. I fell in love with Greenwood when stopping for a coffee on my way through but have always felt too rushed to really … Continue reading

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