The Current Normal – Wet and Wild
These photos were taken on July 8, 2020, right after a real overnight gully washer. Tiresome, endless rain had been … Continue reading The Current Normal – Wet and Wild
The Current Normal – Wee, White Fluffy Ones
These photos were taken July 9, 2020. This is part two of an homage to our good friend Paul, a … Continue reading The Current Normal – Wee, White Fluffy Ones
The Current Normal – Covid Festival City
If it is possible, my heart is both broken and bursting with pride for my city of Edmonton. Yeah, I … Continue reading The Current Normal – Covid Festival City
The Current Normal – the Business of Nature
As we wandered along the North Saskatchewan River towards and through Riverdale, we were amazed at the work being done … Continue reading The Current Normal – the Business of Nature
The Current Normal – Raging River
These photos were taken on our July 2/20 walk. The North Saskatchewan River begins at 1,800 m (5,905 feet) ASL … Continue reading The Current Normal – Raging River
The Current Normal – Backyard Birds – Blue Jays
There is a fair bit of bird activity in and through our back yard this year. Usually, I am inside … Continue reading The Current Normal – Backyard Birds – Blue Jays
The Current Normal – Country Club Cyclists
These photos were taken on June 19/20. After our recent bicycle exploration of the rural countryside, East of our city, … Continue reading The Current Normal – Country Club Cyclists
Edmonton Heritage Days 2019 – Around the World in 3 Days
This is a repost from 2019. Due to Covid 19, the 2020 Heritage Festival has been cancelled. By this time … Continue reading Edmonton Heritage Days 2019 – Around the World in 3 Days
Jasper in June (Part 27) – Day 4 Wildlife
No major encounters of the scary kind today. Wildlife was scarce, it would seem. Butterflies were everywhere along our trail, … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 27) – Day 4 Wildlife
Jasper in June (Part 26) – Overlander North Trail Flora – Delicate Blessings
Delicate Blessings Delicate flowers lining our trail, bright in colour, yet tiny in scale, Nature’s gift on such a brilliant … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 26) – Overlander North Trail Flora – Delicate Blessings
Jasper in June (Part 25) – Overlander Trail – North End
Maybe, I should have labelled this post Mount Disappointment. Chatting with some fine folks down by Patricia Lake, yesterday, we … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 25) – Overlander Trail – North End
Jasper in June (Part 24) – Something Fishy
Talbot Lake is a picturesque lake along Highway 16, half way between Jasper townsite and Jasper Park Gates, It is … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 24) – Something Fishy
Jasper in June (Part 23) – Valley View
The Atahbasca River originates in the Columbia Icefields and flows more than 1,231 km (765 miles) into Lake Athabasca. (Source:Wikipedia) … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 23) – Valley View
The Current Normal – Pelican Pond
These photos were taken on June 14/20. After leaving Four Seasons Park on our bicycles, we continued on to do … Continue reading The Current Normal – Pelican Pond
The Current Normal – So Ugly, They Are Coot
These photos were taken on June 14/20. Another group of new babies I wanted to see down at the lake … Continue reading The Current Normal – So Ugly, They Are Coot
Jasper in June (Part 22) – Last Look at the Lake
Last Look Wistfully looking upon mountain lake view so fine, we hoped to be able to return another time. Among … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 22) – Last Look at the Lake
Jasper in June (Part 21) – Wildlife on Day 3
Every day was a new day when it came to wildlife sightings. You never knew what you may or may … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 21) – Wildlife on Day 3
Jasper in June (Part 20) – Goldeneyed Ladies of the Lake
Each morning down by the lake was a bit different. On this day, there was a fair bit of bird … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 20) – Goldeneyed Ladies of the Lake
Jasper in June (Part 19) – Flora along Overlander Trail – South End
I always thought this trail ran East/West, so was surprised when Patty told me it ran North/South. She was right … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 19) – Flora along Overlander Trail – South End
The Current Normal – Peach Fuzz – Down by the Lake
These photos were taken on June 14/20. We ventured down to Four Seasons Park (by bike) for the first time … Continue reading The Current Normal – Peach Fuzz – Down by the Lake
Jasper in June (Part 18) – Overlander Trail South End
There are so many hiking trails near the Jasper townsite, it would be difficult to run out of places to … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 18) – Overlander Trail South End
Jasper in June (Part 17) – Reflection Perfection
On the third morning, my early morning trip down to the lake was all I could have hoped for and … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 17) – Reflection Perfection
Jasper in June (Part 16) – Mountain Meals
Even though things were opening up after the Covid 19 shutdown, we had no desire to place ourselves in a … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 16) – Mountain Meals
The Current Normal – Coping with Covid – Unknown Unknowns
When Donald Rumsfeld, former U.S. Secretary of Defense 1975-77 and 2001-06 first made the statement below, way back when, I … Continue reading The Current Normal – Coping with Covid – Unknown Unknowns
Jasper in June (Part 15) – Signs of (Wild)life
There were points along each of our 4 hikes, where we had the feeling that something was in the bush, … Continue reading Jasper in June (Part 15) – Signs of (Wild)life
The Current Normal – Big Black Nasty Ones
These photos were taken July 6, 2020. This is part one of an homage to our good friend Paul, a … Continue reading The Current Normal – Big Black Nasty Ones
The Current Normal – Country Sights
At least once a week, we try to find the time and weather to allow for a bicycle ride out … Continue reading The Current Normal – Country Sights
The Current Normal – Abundant Colour
These photos were taken on July 4/20. Despite the high amount of rainfall this summer and the corresponding lack of … Continue reading The Current Normal – Abundant Colour
