Doubles, pastelles and pows for a taste of Trinidad and Tobago from The Steel Pan food truck. Hanging with friends at DWTN Winter Lime in Victoria, B.C. Glad they made the drive down from the Cowichan Valley to feed us so well.

Interesting trip to my local grocery store today. People were reading labels - not for nutrition, but country of origin. Same for the stickers and “product of” signs in the produce section. I wasn’t the only one choosing Canadian.

Collards and black-eyed peas on the stove, a delicious way to hope for a prosperous New Year. Cornbread in the oven. This Canadian is thankful to have southern friends who introduced me to this tradition more than 30 years ago. And I’ll still enjoying it. Adding wishes for peace to the mix.

Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.

Spotted on the trail along Mt. Doug today: Gummy-worm, wiggly jiggly parasitic jelly yellow brain fungus hanging out on some fallen logs. Cool!

Best of the season! The annual truck parade in Victoria B.C., where Santa rides a moose.

Tickled to have two silvers in the Society of American Travel Writers Canadian Chapter Awards: Best Canadian Travel Story and Best Service Story categories. These are challenging times for freelancers. Acknowledgement means much. Congrats to all the winners. vacay.ca/2023/06/firs...

With 25 vendors from small business owners in Indigenous, Black and immigrant communities, Colourful Business 2024 in Victoria B.C. mixed great vibes, creativity and so many delicious things to eat.

Hello @bsky.app peeps. Feeling like I walked into a party and thought: "Wow, I like everyone here." Meanwhile, enjoy this fun fact about Whistler B.C., among my favourite places in my home province. I love marmots, especially (but not exclusively) the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot.

I’m glad to be seeing
blue skies.