Road Trips
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Kelowna
I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I only learned how to ride a bike in my late twenties. However, ever since then, cycling has become a much-loved pastime of mine. It goes without saying that BC’s natural beauty is simply awe-inspiring, which makes exploring it by bike ideal. Myra Canyon in Kelowna is just one such setting that is perfect for this. To optimize our cycling adventure and be as close to the highlight as possible, we chose Myra Canyon Lodge as our accommodation for the weekend. Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by our host Kathrin, as well her friendly dogs, Lily and Mister. Our photos of Myra…
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Portland
Portland is an extraordinary yet unconventional city in Oregon, a state well known for its natural marvels. The journey there did not disappoint - along the way to our destination we passed lakes and forests, features consistent with the Pacific North-west that we have grown to love and call home.
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John Mayer Sob Rock Tour – Seattle
Our tickets to the Seattle leg of John Mayer’s ‘Sob Rock’ tour were purchased four months in advance. We were super excited as we had last crossed the Canadian-US border before the onset of the pandemic. We began the two-and-a-half hour drive, passing through several miles of farmland and countryside until we eventually arrived in the city of Seattle. From here, we drove to the affluent neighbourhood of Queen Anne to arrive at our Airbnb. Built in 1903, the Airbnb was tastefully furnished with a mix of vintage and modern pieces and immediately felt like a home away from home. We ordered dinner from Via Tribunali, a local Italian hotspot…
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Revelstoke
Our 3-night trip to Revelstoke almost never came to be. Record-breaking temperatures and forest fires plagued BC that summer and we were concerned that the heat wave would prevent us from enjoying the many outdoor activities we had planned. However, a conversation with a family friend convinced us otherwise, as he so wisely quoted: “…you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did…” (Mark Twain). And so, on July 1st we embarked on the 5-hour journey to Revelstoke. It seemed like a long drive for just a 3-night stay, but the beauty of BC is that there is so much to see…
