Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
I’ve lived in some magical places around the world. Communities that immediately and genuinely invited newcomers in – all the way in. Communities that feel like the Cheers bar, were they’re always glad you came. In Monteverde, the response to the endless stream of visitors and new short-term residents was an enthusiastic, “What new blessing…
How to afford a long, long trip
So many people say they would love to be travelling like we are if they only could. One of the biggest concerns is finances. While acknowledging the incredibly lucky and privileged place that Sarah and I are starting from, I thought sharing how we overcame key barriers might inspire y’all to see things in a…
What do St.Louis, Columbus, Philadelphia, and Maine have in common?
Sometimes it’s good to write daily, catch all the fascinating details, see the pebbles in the mosaic. Other times it’s good to let a bunch of Wow’s and Ugh’s blow past then look back to see which gems stand out, what patterns emerge. At least, that’s my excuse for now trying to make sense of…
Playful Mice in Wichita Kansas
“True character is what you do when no-one’s watching,” they say. They also say, “When the cat’s away, they mice will play.” So what does an unwatched Ricky play when his wife runs away to a Florida work retreat and leaves him in glorious Wichita Kansas? 1. Overload on Community Events Day of the Dead…
a Real drum
Moving from a house into a car requirs a lot of pruning. But why am I giving this precious drum away? Well, it turns out I’m not that young hippie traveller who ends up in random drum circles anymore. And as beautiful and resonant and “real” as it is, it just barely stands on…
How Barbed Wire Won the West
“It is not difficult or expensive to start a basic barbed wire collection…” – encouraging words from the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum website. We almost missed this Kansas treasure (most travellers do). The first 120 snow-laden miles out of Boulder took 3.5 hours, following snowploughs and cars skidding into the meridian and the occasional passing…
So long, Snug
It was harder than I’d somehow convinced myself, ending the life of a beloved family member. We’d spent the last year agonizing over the decision. Snug’s cancer had clearly spread. She was clearly in some pain But she still also clearly had a good life, loving our walks, loving belly rubs and neighbours and snow…
Three Saturdays
Just 2 Saturdays ago, we were frantically finalizing a house sale… Our plan to rent it out fully-furnished was usurped by a neighbour casually asking to buy it instead. Suddenly we had 10 (ten!) days to sort literally everything we own into 3 piles – bring with us, store in the basement, or sell/give away. …
On the road to find out
What do you get when you combine empty-nesting, retirement (mine), a wife who works remotely, and a new EV with a 320-mile range? Well, you get Colorado, Kansas, Philadelphia, Nova Scotia, and Vancouver for the first four months. Then the world awaits… St. Paul house sold. Possessions winnowed down to 6 tupperware containers and a…
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Currently in...
Mayne Island, BC, then to a family wedding in Surrey
Heading to...
Paris, Albania, Milan, then Cambodia-Thailand-Vietnam for Oct-May. Please share any sites, people or ideas by email.