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along the circle route from Osoyoos to Merritt the skies became changeable and moody

Seasonal Mood Disorder and Me

May 13, 2023by Albatz Travel Adventures 8 Comments

The weather has been very cold in Vancouver since January, and either perpetually raining or snowing, none of which has helped my mood any, especially when combined with very intrusive […]

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For me it was the beach with a pile of bleached driftwood against blue-black rocks with the ocean surging in the background.

Point No Point on Vancouver Island

February 28, 2023by Albatz Travel Adventures 2 Comments

My friend and I had travelled along the West Coast Road (aka HWY 14) as part of a sketching trip in 2003. Sue and I followed a path that ran […]

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Rainbow at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, Canada

Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, Canada

November 21, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures 4 Comments

Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, Canada as seen by two different photographers. September 17th, 2017. By the time we arrived at Qualicum Beach the rain had stopped and a rainbow […]

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Al hugs a big tree in Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island

Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, Canada

November 18, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures Leave a comment

Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, Canada. Green river on the way to Avatar Grove.  Avatar Grove, a forested area with the ‘world’s gnarliest cedar’ near Port Renfrew. […]

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the Burrard Bridge at sunset in Vancouver, Canada

One Subject Three Ways: the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver, Canada

October 11, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures 15 Comments

A winter walk on the Burrard Bridge during ‘Golden Hour’ in Vancouver, Canada. Walking along the Burrard Bridge looking through an arch over the sidewalk.Looking up at the bridge struts. […]

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green river near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island

Still Waters, Smooth as Glass

October 7, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures 1 Comment

A collection of still waters, smooth as glass, from around my province of BC in Canada. Reflection of the mountain in the sea-green glacial Lower Joffre Lake on the Duffey […]

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Fog across the water at Sooke on Vancouver Island

Highlights of Sooke, a Community on Vancouver Island

April 8, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures 5 Comments

The town of Sooke is on the less explored section of Vancouver Island, close to the capital city of BC, Victoria and leading into the spectacular Juan de Fuca trail. […]

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BC
Botanical Beach tide pools with swaying green seaweed

Close-ups of Botanical Beach on Vancouver Island

March 12, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures 8 Comments

Botanical Beach near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island is one of my favourite places for inspiration. The rocks are carved full of holes by the motion of the waves. I […]

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BC, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
A mossy tree on the Pacific Rim Rain Forest Trail

The Rainforest Trail in Pacific Rim National Park, Canada

March 10, 2022by Albatz Travel Adventures 5 Comments

Al was quizzing the tourist office on this “really cool trail full of boardwalks that was supposed to be in Ucluelet”. The only place they could think of that had […]

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BC, Road Trip
pink floating lotuses in Christmas Display Around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, Canada

Christmas Display Around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, Canada

December 11, 2021by Albatz Travel Adventures 8 Comments

On Wednesday we caught the Skytrain out to Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam to see the Christmas light display. We got there at 3:30, just as the sun was low in […]

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