The navigator sits on the bow of the boat and holds on to a cleat at his feet. He watches the ocean horizon while the captain steers at the stern. If the navigator spots a shallow reef ahead he shakes his left or right hand to signal the captain to steer around it. Continue reading
HMV Records Closes its Doors
A legacy is gone…what could be next?
Earlier this month HMV Records on Robson and Burrard St. in downtown Vancouver closed its doors. This fantastic 3 story retail store provided Vancouverites and visitors a great location to purchase CD’s, DVD’s and Games for many years. It was always an exciting place to shop being filled with all things musical including its very own DJ booth. Continue reading
The Fight – Muay Thai Boxing in Thailand
I had the opportunity to see a Muay Thai Boxing match in Koh Samui during a recent trip to Thailand. The town of Chaweng, Koh Samui is the place to be for events such as this. During the days before the match Koh Samui was littered with posters on every street corner. Muay Thai Boxing is definitely huge in Thailand. Continue reading
Thailand – Riding Home With Mangos
Early one morning I was wandering the streets of Boh Phut a small village on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. I discovered that Thai people are very active early in the morning. Continue reading
Fiji – Kids in the Yasawa Islands
Children are everywhere in the Yasawa Island resorts. Most workers live in the nearby village and the kids will roam the island free to play and explore. During my stay at Melbravo Resort in Fiji, I met a fun group of kids. Here is a group of Fijian boys relaxing in a hammock on the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Continue reading
Snow in Vancouver
Nothing could be more exciting than waking up to a beautiful sunny day with a light blanket of snow covering the city just to make things look a little extra pretty.
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