Anchors Aweigh: Our First Full Season Living Aboard Vestri
Last year was like the shakedown cruise of our new summer live-aboard life – everything was new and unfamiliar. Four boating seasons had gone by without me after my lengthy
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Virgin River Canyon: A Quiet Refuge for Photographers
The Virgin River is a prominent figure in the Southwest, winding through stunning landscapes from Zion National Park in Utah, cutting through the northwest corner of Arizona, and emptying into
Overton Ridge – Beyond the Valley of Fire
Nestled just outside the enchanting Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada lies a secret haven for adventurers and free spirits: the captivating landscape of Overton Ridge. While the park
Shifting Perspectives: Exploring Cathedral Gorge State Park Nevada
In the heart of every traveler lies a quest for places untouched by the torrents of mainstream tourism, locations where the beauty and majesty of nature speak louder than words
We Got Married! Celebrating 20 Years of Love with a Desert Wedding
Twenty years of love, adventures, and shared dreams led Ray and I to a day we’ll forever cherish: our wedding day. We’ve journeyed together through life’s twists and turns, from the
Discovering Blind Channel: A Hidden Gem in British Columbia
Imagine the awe and wonder that must have gripped early explorers as they stumbled upon Blind Channel, British Columbia, without the luxury of today’s navigational aids.
Even modern mariners find themselves questioning their charts while searching for the narrow, tree-lined entrance to this tranquil haven. On board our 1976 CHB Trawler, I explore the skies above and the sea below Blind Channel with drone and underwater photography and video.
The Maiden Voyage of Vestri
The dream is finally here – I am back to boating in British Columbia! We purchased our new trawler, our new adventure home on the water, had a shake-down cruise to make sure everything was working as expected, and then embarked on a 10 day cruise to get the boat to Campbell River, BC, where we spend our summers in the RV.
Charting a Course to Wellness – Embarking on a New Photographic Adventure
Things are happening again. Not that things stopped happening, I just didn’t have enough energy to care about them very much let alone write about them. The past 4.5 years
Sonoran Desert: Ajo’s Backcountry in Motion and Time
The Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona has a special place in my heart. In my latest video, “Sonoran Desert: Ajo’s Backcountry in Time and Motion,” I want to take you on a visual journey of this captivating landscape.
Drone Photography at the Salton Sea
Using drone photography at the Salton Sea, I was able to capture vibrant colours and unique layers of vegetation, barnacles, and mud in a way that is impossible from the ground. Enjoy my aerial photography and video from the Salton Sea.
Hope is a Pied-Billed Grebe
Last night I told Ray that I thought I had run out of hope. It’s been over 2 years since I developed an auto-immune disease – one that is supposed