The sun is out, and there is barely a breeze in the air, you are due for a bout of exercise, nothing too strenuous. A nicely leisurely bicycle ride along one of the many bike paths. Pulling out the bike, you put your helmet on, and off you go. However, as you ride, you begin […]
Read MoreManning Park Breaking camp, it was time to traverse the river again. It was moving with more fury this time and we were ready for the challenge. Slipping and dropping a panier, Andrew reached out with panther-like dexterity and quickness. Grabbing my arm, allowing me to lunge forward to regain my precious parcel. We were […]
Read MoreGive me an “OY.” Entering Osoyoos, the once torrential downpour was no more than intermittent drops bouncing off of the windshield. We did not know what to expect. Change happens quickly on the Crow. We learned that this small resort town would be expensive for even the most basic amenities. Riding around, we could not […]
Read MoreCreston was no more than 10km’s from our horror show accommodations at the gas station. Gliding on “the wings of The Crow,” we searched for the nearest shop. Loading up on water and other supplies. Today was going to be one of our most challenging rides to date. The Creston-Salmo summit or the Kootenay pass, […]
Read MoreWith everything we had encountered in Sparwood we were happy to be heading south. The hospitality there was exceptional and they were very supportive. However you know when it was time to leave. Triumphantly we were now riding south on the Crowsnest highway. We called it riding “The Crow.” Life is full of mysteries as […]
Read MoreGrasshoppers are not a cocktail Saying a fond farewell to the trans-Canada highway, we were prepared to continue our journey on a road that we had never heard of. We were escaping on the Crowsnest Highway to the coast. It was the shortest distance to Vancouver British Columbia. With this new stretch of road came […]
Read MoreAfter spending the last few days in Winnipeg, it was terrific, and our friends Patricia and Heather were great hosts. They showed us many of the more exciting and enticing locations of Winnipeg and to be honest, I was surprised at how cosmopolitan it was. We had a great time and more importantly, we had […]
Read MoreAs a restless youth, I had a vision of packing up my two-wheeled pack animal and crossing the country. Bicycling the Trans-Canada highway Ontario to find the shortest route to Vancouver, British Columbia. With adventure in my mind, and the sense not to embark on such a trip myself. A good friend decided that a […]
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Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that Guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
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