“Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be, the last of life,
for which the first was made.”
Robert Browning
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Take My Advice
The other day, when Dean was at a local sporting goods store preparing for a hike to Berg Lake, I overheard the salesperson give a novice backpacker poor advice. The customer had asked what equipment she should prioritize for an upcoming backpacking trip. To my dismay, the salesperson talked about backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and… Continue reading Take My Advice
Our European Adventure: April Fools in Pézenas
At last, Michelle and I, and our three sons, Brett, Keegan, and Joel, arrived in Pezenas, a small town in Provence, France. It had been an entire month since we departed Canada for our four-month European adventure, which had already taken us through London, Paris, and most recently, Switzerland. To say we were tired of… Continue reading Our European Adventure: April Fools in Pézenas
New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I crossed paths with fellow backpackers from different parts of Canada and the world. Most encounters are short-lived conversations, with little time… Continue reading New Friends
One Last Kick 