Looking back – 13 photos that tell our 2013 story Have you read enough “year in review” articles yet? What’s one more, right? We had good intentions to write a detailed ‘end of year wrap up’ but these past few weeks have been unexpectedly busy. And not in a good way. Our two little boys have […]
Sea kayaking in Parksville on the coast of Vancouver Island
Parksville Sea Kayaking on Vancouver Island My paddle slices deep into the cold water as the kayak propels me forward. With each breath, my lungs are filled with clean, fresh ocean air. Behind me, the rocky shelled beach that began our adventure disappears. In front of me, the Strait of Georgia separates Vancouver Island from […]
Photo of the Week: The lively streets of Varanasi, India
Varanasi street scene, viewed from the rooftop of our hotel India is a fascinating country. Varanasi was the first city we visited during our travels through northern India, so you can imagine the culture shock and sensory overload we experienced after we passed the Sunauli border crossing between Nepal and India. There are several images […]
Take a peak inside Dracula Castle in Romania
Dracula Castle in Romania – Not so Spooky With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it was a fitting time to share our experience visiting the legendary Dracula Castle in Romania. We had visions of a tall, thin castle perched on a lone cliff, hundreds of metres above a deep, rocky canyon. Add a […]
Photo of the Week: “Sexy Woman” in Cuzco, Peru
Saksaywaman Walled Complex in Cuzco, Peru Okay, so it’s not really called Sexy Woman, but if you find yourself in Cuzco and ask someone about the tourist attraction named Sexy Woman they will surely know what you’re talking about. Saksaywaman is an impressive walled complex constructed by the Incas several hundred years ago. The stonework […]
He’s finally here… meet our baby boy!
Say hello to Baby Connor! Wow. What an exciting couple of days we’ve just had. Nicole and baby were released early from the hospital because they’re both healthy and the delivery went smoothly. She did so great and is already on the fast track to recovery. We’re so happy to finally meet the little man. […]
The sequel to our Greatest Adventure begins in 2 weeks!
Huge changes on the horizon! It seems like a lifetime ago that the most epic journey of our lives began – read about it here. In reality, it’s been less than 2 years, but we find it difficult to remember what life was like before Baby B entered our lives. Now, in less than 2 […]
Photo of the Week: Walking Amongst Giants in Luxor
The Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt We almost skipped a visit to the ancient Karnak Temple Complex on our trip to Luxor – which would have been a huge mistake. Having just spent the better part of 3 days exploring tombs, temples and ruins in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, […]
