Grazie Italy!
Tomorrow I climb up to the pass at Monginevro and say good bye to Italy as we cross into France. I do want to point ... Read More
Col de Montgenevre
I’m never really alone, you know. As I started my climb out of Cesana, I heard a plaintive cry, “Wait! I’m coming with you!” After ... Read More
The Longest Walk
This is now Gordon’s longest walk ever. We passed our previous record of 1700 kms yesterday. We both have been so focused on our journey ... Read More
Grumpy
I must be tired. Things are bugging me and I’m feeling grumpy. The “Welcome “ book at the campground where we have rented a bungalow ... Read More
Provence by the senses
Seeing the land of Cezanne as he saw it. In the early morning light that transforms the sugar cube houses into peach and orange and ... Read More
Beautiful Moments on Hot Days
I’ve learned a few things about weather forecasts in my last few trips. I used to let a bad weather forecast torment me even before ... Read More
The end for now
Our last two days on the route were hot but stunningly beautiful. Yesterday we passed through Saint-Rémy-de Provence. Even though no Van Gogh paintings remained ... Read More
Time Travel to Taiwan
Starting the sketchbook! We leave Victoria on Wednesday and by some time traveling magic we skip Thursday and arrive in Taipei on Friday. That’s not ... Read More
Taipei: First Impressions
Our hotel is located right in central Taipei near the Taipei Main train station. I’m amazed at how quiet it is here. Like Japan, the ... Read More
Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend
Twenty years ago our friend Mel connected us with one of her former Taiwanese students who needed a place to stay in Victoria. Bruce stayed ... Read More