Homecoming
Following the memorial held for my mother in the New Forest, I spent the weekend in the city of Winchester. One of England’s oldest cities, it is also the place of my birth, oh so many moons ago. How old …
Year: 2011
Home sweet familiar
Woo hoo, I’ve arrived in England! Although the flight was slightly delayed, we made up most of the time on what was an otherwise uneventful trip. However, being that the time in England is 5hrs ahead of Toronto, and since …
Floating Through Space and Time
In a little more than eight hours I will be airborne, flying from home to the place of my birth. Nearly everything is packed; I just need to check my PO Box one last time and mail a letter. Sitting …
Pie and more pie
As I continue to plan my upcoming trip to the British Isles for a few months of cycle-touring, I am busy getting Irene rebuilt while I sort out all my clothing, camping gear, spare parts and tools. Staying with friends …
Packing my bags
With less than a month until I depart for England, I am busy getting Irene ready for our next great adventure; touring the British Isles. Parts have been ordered or already installed; health insurance, passports and bank accounts in order; …