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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Wandering Seattle
I love exploring cities, the bits where people really live and spend their time, well away from the throngs of tourists. I like getting coffee from independent coffee shops and food that is made fresh and using local, seasonal produce. … Continue reading
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Touristing Seattle
The Seattle Underground tour provides a fascinating glimpse into the waterlogged, muddy and slightly sordid history of the city. The city was initially built on the edge of a natural harbour, at the foot of steep mountains and below the … Continue reading
Seattle
In honour of Mike’s Birthday last weekend we took a trip down to Seattle. It was a lovely, relaxing trip encompassing a nice a mixture of touristy activities, general wandering and great food. More to come.
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Manning Park
On our way home from the Okanagan valley we stopped in Manning park to take a hike in the alpine meadow. We were pretty early, which meant that the sun was just starting to peek over the tops of the … Continue reading
The Okanagan
The Okanagan Valley is jaw-droppingly beautiful. Mountains tower above vineyards and orchards which run for miles across the valley floor. And the light, the light makes the whole place magical. The valley is steely blue in the morning and the … Continue reading