Have dreams, will travel
Many of my travels are not grand adventures. In fact, much of the time it is simply about walking about and seeing new-to-me places. Nothing exciting yet still enjoyable for me. In some cases, I wander around one small area or neighbourhood taking it all in. Other times, I cover as much ground as I... Continue Reading →
Well here I am at Tenerife North Airport waiting for my flight to Lanzarote to depart. I know my trip is about 2/3 done and I haven't posted. It happens at times when on the go. I have to say part of this trip hasn't lived up to my expectations. No worries, nothing horrible has... Continue Reading →
One of the regrets I had when I was on my big trip was that I never made it Oxford, England. I spent a week in the London area and it is only 92 km / 57 miles away with frequent train service. I easily could have spent a day there (or more). Well, another... Continue Reading →
"G" takes us to England for the ever popular Glastonbury Music Festival. I'm not much for music festivals...that I'm aware of as I've never been to one. That being said, this is one that I would consider attending should I decide to take the festival plunge. This past June the festival had hundreds of stages... Continue Reading →
The reach of the ancient Roman Empire was quite an expanse. At the time of Emperor Hadrian (117 - 138 CE) parts of what is now modern-day north Africa, Turkey, Europe and England were under Roman rule. In hopes of preventing invasions from the northern "barbarians" and to maintain his northernmost border Hadrian had the... Continue Reading →
Now that I am back into a more-or-less regular routine here in Vancouver I have decided to bring back "Sunday's Special Spot" but with a bit of a change. Instead of a location or landmark I will also feature events. Travel is not only about just seeing a place - in many cases it is... Continue Reading →
Bath, England. A city so steeped in history that all of it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite the human ingenuity and incredible architecture in the area it is nature that resulted in Romans developing it 2,000 years ago - an ever flowing natural HOT spring. England's only hot spring, in fact. So when... Continue Reading →
As my time in England is coming to an end I have been reflective of my time here. I have looked inward to what I have expected of this trip and myself. Hopes, imaginings and ideals. Starting out I foresaw nothing but fun, awe and inspiration. Some parts of it being glimpses into culture and social... Continue Reading →
Hello I am Kieran. I am 13 years old. Hockey is by far my most favourite sport in the whole world. My favourite hockey team is the Calgary Flames. In the winter, I also like to downhill ski. During the summer, I love to spend time at our cottage at the lake. I like to... Continue Reading →
When I was young I would sometimes accompany my mom to the local cemetery as she tended to the flowers and plants of loved ones since passed. Despite the cemetery being close to main roads I found it a peaceful place. A place where those visiting barely spoke; actions of visiting, watering plants and a... Continue Reading →
Prior to my departure I envisioned regular updates on my blog. Sifting though my photos and re-telling of what I saw and learned with vigor and excitement. The reality is I am not so keen to be posting as I am often exhausted or distracted by other events such as dinner, doing laundry or having a... Continue Reading →
The south of England, near the town of Eastbourne is the remarkable chalk cliff of Beachy Head. Standing at 162 m/531 ft, it is the highest chalk cliff in Britain. The beautiful rock walls of chalk were formed almost 100 million years ago when the area was completely immersed in seawater. Land shifts and the... Continue Reading →
Wanders The World 