Destination: Canada

British Columbia Part 2

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Views [845]

Returning back from the Rockies we stopped off at the Natural Bridge which is a rock bridge over a waterfall it was slightly marred by two coaches of Japanese tourists. The drive back saw the weather turn from sunny mid 20's to rainy and sometimes snowy ... Read more >

How Much is that Doggy in the Window?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By missv | Views [573] | Comments [2]

One of the first things you notice about Nelson House is the large number of dogs.  In Toronto, most dogs are pets that are well taken care of by their owners, but in NH, most dogs are semi-wild; they don't have owners and must scavenge for food.   ... Read more >

Welcome to Nelson House!

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By missv | Views [365] | Comments [1]

Hi everyone, Welcome to Nelson House!  Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.  Living and teaching in Nelson House is a lot different than living and teaching in Toronto!  I learn new things everyday and I will do my best to share them with ... Read more >

Gallery: How Much is That Doggy in the Window?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By missv | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Cycling thru wilderness

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By 2wheels | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Vic

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By rob_berman82 | Photo Gallery

Alberta

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Views [921]

After Mount Robson we cross broders into Alberta the home of Jasper and Banff the best known resort towns in the Rockies. Our first day in Jasper started out at Maligne Canyon, we followed the river down the canyon which was easy enough going down, slightly ... Read more >

Gallery: Alberta

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Photo Gallery

British Columbia Part 1

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Views [596]

This is in two parts as I had to go through it to get to Alberta but I return for the last week of the trip. I originally planned to drive/ferry/drive from Naniamo to Jasper until I worked out it was a 10 hour drive so decided to cut the journey up ... Read more >

Gallery: British Columbia

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Photo Gallery

Things and Stuff

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 | By m-easton | Views [444]

It's been a good couple of weeks now and I'm settled and have formed a sense of attachment to Calgary already. I'm starting to speak like I know this place...I've recommended a pub in Kensington, I've walked down 17th, I understand the numbering of buildings, ... Read more >

Vancouver Island

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Views [657]

I seem to pick big countries to explore (with the exception of New Zealand). It took foive hours to get from Toronto to get to Vancouver, stunning views on the last couple of hours or so. Not exactly sure which part of the mountains we flew over but there ... Read more >

Gallery: Vancouver Island

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 | By james74 | Photo Gallery

Washington

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Views [821] | Comments [1]

Washngton is fab, such a change after New York.  It is cleaner, less busy, greener and a beautiful city.  All the architecture is beautful.  Yesterday we saw the Capitol building, and we then walked along the Mall, saw the Washington Monument and walked ... Read more >

Gallery: Sea to Sky, Icefields Parkway and the Gorge

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 | By thefuegoproject | Photo Gallery