My American trips

  Chile stretching over 4,300 km north to south but only 350 km at its widest point east to west, is strikingly beautiful. I had a 3-day stop-over in Santiago before heading to Brazil.

I was in Vancouver briefly in 2003 after a cruise but I had no reason for a second visit. When I got news of a good friend undergoing medical treatment, I decided it was time to go.  I had a restful holiday spending most of the time with my friend talking about our carefree days … Continue reading »

After my lovely stay at the Enodah Lodge, I spent  three nights in Yellowknife before going to Vancouver. Unfortunately, I saw no more aurora as the weather was not good and the sky was not clear.  I had my first dog-sled ride and made my first glass vase using a recycled bottle. 

Aurora Borealis (commonly known as Northern or Southern Lights) are fascinating. As I had to be in Vancouver in early April, I joined Yeeyee and her friends to go to Yellowknife to watch Northern Lights. During my 5-day stay in Yellowknife, I saw this natural wonder on the first two nights and I was captivated. … Continue reading »