June 19 is the big day. Townsville to Casablance via Brisbane, Abu Dabi, Paris then finally Casablanca.. Four continents in one day. Casablanca is the start of our Intrepid tour of Morocco.

Chemainus: Named after the native shaman and prophet Tsa-meeun-is, which means "Broken Chest" or "bitten breast"(Hulquminum language), a reference to the bitemarks possible during a shamanic frenzy, which the local horseshoe-shaped bay is thought to have resembled.This little gem shone for the day we were there. Bright sun cool breeze and friendly people.As I stood outside the postoffice a dear lady stopped to chat with me. She was a volunteer who was part of the...

The day dawned sunny and balmy, you can really feel that summer has arrived. Coincidences abound all the time and as we walked into the cafe for breakfast, Sholeh saw a lovely lady she knew who is Doug's (Anisa's Husband) Aunt. Apparently they go to this restaurant every Saturday and even have their special table!Emily Carr's ( a famous Canadian painter and writer) house was first on the list to visit here in Victoria. It is a little Victorian period ...

After a couple of hours drive south on the Pan Canadian Highway, a great 4 laned, beautifully constructed road that has been recently upgraded because it was the most dangerous highway in Canada. we arrived in Victoria. After a little sight seeing tour of the harbour, Government house and the Empress Hotel, narrated by our trusty driver, Charles we stopped in Government Street to walk the city centre. We happened upon Bastion Square where some Artisan Markets wer...

I looked out of the plane flying to Vancouver, and saw snow!! It was the Rocky Mountains near Denver Colorado, the snow covered the mountain tops like melting icing, cascading down the sides. It was magical as we flew northwards I kept seeing snow on mountains, I was glued to the window! Vancouver airport was a breath of fresh air after the sterile ones in America. There were first Nations sculptures and paintings placed in many spots. The terminal for Nanaimo wa...