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Those expecting Canada to be a blander version of the USA should check their assumptions at the door. Canada's wild northern frontier, which has etched itself into the national psyche, and its distinct patchwork of peoples have created a country that is decidedly different from its brash neighbour.
It's the edginess between Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions that gives the nation its complex three-dimensional character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.
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Sun, 20 May 2012 | By jamesshanks | Views [18]
Tofino. Somewhere on Vancouver Island. I've had the pleasure of meeting and traveling with 4 netten Deutschen. I am due for a big entry, but until then... A WW2 plane crash site. COOL MAN!
Tags: quickie, tofino, update
Thu, 17 May 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [43] | Comments [2]
Hello All! Day 21: Salamenca (HALF WAY TO SANTIAGO!!!) Not much time to write today...so quick and dirty it is! As you know, Bea has left us to travel further north. On the same day, Juan and I chose to walk 34kms while Peter opted for a shorter ... Read more >
Tue, 15 May 2012 | By cheken | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 15 May 2012 | By jamesshanks | Views [120] | Comments [1]
Vipassana: To see things as they really are. Where have I been for the past two weeks? Sitting cross legged for hours on end each day. My eyes were closed more than they were open, I was provided 2 and a half meals per day and the phrase "... Read more >
Tags: 10 days, meditation, silence, vipassana
Mon, 14 May 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [70]
Hello All! Day 18 and I am walking at a magnificent pace now and alongside my friends, rather than trailing behind! THIS is how I imagined it would feel to be a peregrino before I left on this amazing journey! THIS is me walking healthy and free! ... Read more >
Fri, 11 May 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [51] | Comments [1]
Can´t believe my luck in accessing the internet AND a computer two nights in a row!!! The spring here is officially over, it seems, and the sun is ramping up the temperature. Up until Monday we saw a lot of clouds, mist, cool temperatures and rain.... Read more >
Thu, 10 May 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [60]
I want you to meet the wonderful people I've been travelling with for the past 13 days or so...Their photos are in my Via de la Plata gallery. Juan: 62 year old Libra with Aquarius rising! I met Juan while leaving Seville, where the Camino is ... Read more >
Wed, 9 May 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [185]
Packing for this kind of trip is easier than you'd think. Best advice I could ever give: Keep it Simple, Keep it Light! Update: In actually walking The Camino I've changed my mind about the ideal weight of my pack and what I need and don't need! ... Read more >
Tags: camino, pre-planning
Tue, 8 May 2012 | By northerngirl | Views [21]
Hello everyone! (or no one) As most people close to me know, I am going to South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique in exactly 1 month!!! So to keep everyone on the same page, as many people ask the same questions, I figured I'd start a blog to keep ... Read more >
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [129] | Comments [1]
I've had two very heartwarming experiences since my arrival in Spain that I'd like to share because I think they're very positive signs that the Universe is continually smiling on me and that I'm well watched over by angels in the guise of human beings.... Read more >
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 | By kimlyons | Views [109] | Comments [4]
Hello Dear Loved Ones! Okay, first leg of the journey was a success and I am in Madrid! I experienced smooth travelling all the way, for which I´m very thankful, and even caught some shut-eye on the plane. The Hostal San Blas is everything I need ... Read more >
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By kat13 | 
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By georgiawhalen | Photo Gallery
A quick view of some of the best of Burlington, Ontario!
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Tags: burlington, everyday, gta, ontario
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By anmol | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 | By david_s_punzelt | Views [25]
As I didn't have to work on Good Friday and Easter Monday I decided to spent the Easter weekend in Victoria, the provincial capital of BC. I got up relatively early on Friday, had some coffee at Starbucks (that really got a habit over here ;)) and ... Read more >
Tags: beautiful, inner harbour, street musician, victoria
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