At 1398m (4586ft) Mt Ochi on Evia is the island’s highest peak and is well worth a visit. There are no good trails from Karystos, where we were staying, but there are decent dirt roads leading up through the wind turbine areas just below the top. Our tour bus dropped us off at about 1000m … Continue reading The Ancient Stones of Mt Ochi
The Quarries of Karystos
At the southern end of the Greek island of Evia, a one hour ferry ride from the mainland, lies the small town of Karystos. Originally known as Carystus, or Κάρυστος in Greek, its history goes back to the time of Homer, who mentioned it in the Iliad as part of the Catalogue of Ships list … Continue reading The Quarries of Karystos
Athens Can Delight the Eye and Be an Eyesore
Athens is world famous for its incredible archaeological sites and…for its pervasive, building defacing, graffiti. It’s easy to find online reports packed with examples of wonderful “Athens street art”, some of which is quite good indeed, but it is a lot harder to find such art while wandering around graffiti-strewn neighborhoods such as Exarcheia, just … Continue reading Athens Can Delight the Eye and Be an Eyesore
The Eternal Need for Answers: Consult the Oracle!
For thousands of years, humans have had questions. What will the weather be like tomorrow? Will this years crops be plentiful or fail? Will my sick child be better soon? What does the future look like for me, my family, and my tribe? Humans are constantly wondering because we can time travel in our heads; … Continue reading The Eternal Need for Answers: Consult the Oracle!
Changing Perspectives: Travel is More Than a “Perfect” Photo
Spending time in other countries isn’t just about seeking out peak experiences; enjoying a world famous view, walking through spectacular architecture, or visiting extraordinary museums. It’s also about the mundane actions of daily life and how they differ in even small ways from what you are used to in your own country. Note that what … Continue reading Changing Perspectives: Travel is More Than a “Perfect” Photo
Great Bear Rainforest: Water, Water, Everywhere
The coastal forests of northern British Columbia are thick and green, nourished by regular rains year round rains that continue throughout the summer. Except the week we were there onboard the MV Cascadia out of Kitimat. We had no rain at all, which amazed the crew because the previous trips that summer had all had … Continue reading Great Bear Rainforest: Water, Water, Everywhere
Great Bear Rainforest: Tracks on the Beach
Not bear tracks; this was Wolf Track Beach, and it deserves its name. There were tracks everywhere on the clean white sand. The crew said that the tracks were always there but they had never seen the wolves. The coastal wolves of British Columbia, commonly known as “sea wolves”, are a genetically distinct population from … Continue reading Great Bear Rainforest: Tracks on the Beach
Great Bear Rainforest: Not Just Bears, Think Bigger…
During our boat trip through the coastal channels of the Great Bear Rainforest, migrating humpback whales were everywhere in the Ale Channel off Gil Island, which leads to the open ocean. And they could be quite energetic. This one breached 25 times in less than 15 minutes. That requires a formidable amount of energy! Our … Continue reading Great Bear Rainforest: Not Just Bears, Think Bigger…
The Great Bear Rainforest: It’s Grrreat!
Humpback whales rubbing up against our boat hull. Coastal wolves loping along a foggy beach. A grizzly bear crossing the river in a morning haze of insects. Enormous fin whales slipping silently through glacier-fed waters. Thousand meter cliffs intersected by multiple cascading waterfalls. All those experiences are possible when exploring the narrow inlets of the … Continue reading The Great Bear Rainforest: It’s Grrreat!
Staying Connected Anywhere With Starlink RV
There was a time, long ago, way back in the…1990’s when going “camping” meant you were out of touch, could not be reached, had no idea what was happening in your usual world or anywhere else for that matter. Those under thirty years of age may find it strange to imagine that in those days, … Continue reading Staying Connected Anywhere With Starlink RV
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