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For today’s adventure pairing, I offer a lovely dodge along Tinker’s Path between Tors Cove and Mobile on the East Coast Trail with a snack stop on Kearley’s Beach. Today’s snack, the @theoatcompany Sea Salt Brownie Oat Bar paired wonderfully with the swoosh of the waves making landfall on the shore. Re-energized after the break, all of our other senses were tickled by the tapestry of colour, the cacophony of a pounding surf, and the thrill of a breaching whale. Tinker’s Path is a great choice for new hikers, multigenerational hikers, young hikers, all hikers. The 5.1 km path is relatively flat, easily managed terrain with spectacular sights around each nook and cranny. Puffins, whales, beaches, and islands filled with sheep-what more could you ask for?A view out towards where the whales were breaching and the fog was inviting them to dance.I was introduced to @theoatcompany through my being a local hike advocate for #HikeNL and @legendarycoasts. After finished my blueberry bars, I ordered a 12 pack so I could try all their flavours. Yesterday on our Spout hike, the Snowball bar was just the ticket of sweet and chocolate to finish lunch and to propel us through the post lunch 40 minute steep climb out. So, this is my Snowball (chocolate and coconut) at the Spout! #maderighthere and with speedy free delivery here in St.John’s, they are now my go-to hike treat for the summer. I can’t wait to try the rest of the flavours! #BuyLocal #poweredbyoats #ExploreNL #OutdoorEats #Getoutside #hike #yummyinmytummyWe had an absolutely fantastic stupendous hike to “The Spout” yesterday. We tried the overland route and with the dry conditions this summer, it went well. Following the good navigational challenge, The Spout-a freshwater geyser propelled by ocean wave action, did not disappoint. It was blowing well. During lunch, we spotted some whales at the next point and didn’t they just breach while the spout was spouting. A magical moment for sure that will never be forgotten.My turn to make a shape. We had a lovely ride beside the sea in Conception Bay South. I found a few lumps to roll over and @wissmarian snapped this beauty. It looks like I’m riding in the mountains but it was sea level.This marvellous track took us from St. Mary's to Gaskiers and back. As we returned the weather threatened with the steely blue sky but ultimately gave us a pass. Isn't that sky the most amazing colour? We returned to the trailhead with only some wet feet from jumping over a few boggy bits. We kept our eyes peeled for whales and the view from the Gaskiers' Light new disappoints. Lots to do and enjoy in around St. Mary's Bay.TA’s Facebook Page
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Volcanopalooza 2016: Sharing Bravery in the New Year
I was lucky to be swimming in the Pacific Ocean on New Year’s Eve and again on New Year’s Day. To me, the water was a warm invitation to play. Once I reached the beach, I could only heed the … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: From Sky to Sea
Our last two volcano climbs took us from sky to sea. After leaving Berlin, we were up early once again to drive to Chonchagua Volcano. We met our guides and national police escorts and made our way to the base … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: Expectations Lead to Expectations
The everyday practice is simply to develop complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions, and to all people, experiencing everything totally without reservations or blockages so that one never withdraws or centralizes into oneself. –Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche The … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: Knock Knock, Whose There? Bonk. Bonk Who? Bonk on San Vicente!
Through an act of unmindfulness/not great computing practice, this is the second time I am writing this blog entry. Marian assures me it will be better for having to do it twice. I’m unconvinced but will try my best. Of … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza: Christmas in a Former War Zone
The firecrackers and fireworks went full force on Christmas Eve until just after midnight. It was our first night in Sochitoto after a climb of El Salvador’s highest peak. As we sat beside the square waiting for dinner, we all … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from El Salvador’s Highest Point
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from El Salvador’s Highest point, El Pital. May your holiday festivities be filled with the joy of togetherness and filled with many high points. Today’s climb was not a volcano! This was our only non-volcano … Continue reading
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Volcanopalooza 2015: Llamatepec/Santa Ana (Dec. 23)
We had our earliest start yet this morning which helped us beat the heat as we climbed Llamatepec, also known as Santa Ana. It is El Salvador’s highest volcano at 2381 metres. The climb took us through three zones. We … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: Ruta de las Floras
One of the many joys of leaving behind a snowy white world (don’t get me wrong I love winter and white Christmas) for a more tropical clime, is the flowers! El Salvador has not disappointed us in this regard, especially … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: Boqueron…The First Crater is the Deepest
Today’s volcano was called Boqueron…Big Mouth! Rather than starting our volcano climbing adventure with a climb, we started it with a big descent into Boqueron’s crater. Somewhat reminiscent of the “Bog Down in the Valley-O” song, the main crater has … Continue reading
Volcanopalooza 2015: El Rosario
Iglesia El Rosario is a fine example of “What you see on the outside is not at all like what is on the inside.” This architectural wonder resembles a concrete bunker on the outside giving only the slightest hints of … Continue reading
Revisiting an Adventurous Decade Countdown 2015: Three for the Price of One!
I couldn’t decide on only one post from 2015 so I’ve included three: one from our expedition to El Salvador to climb the country’s highest volcanoes–that expedition was called Volcanopalooza. The second one is the wrap-up from my short, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, Adventurous Decade Countdown, Jim Price, Mission 5959
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Vocanopalooza 2015: Double Double
It’s true that when I look at a mountain or volcano from the bottom, my first thought is usually, “I can’t do that.” Today, when we first saw Izalco from the highway on the drive, that same thought rippled through … Continue reading
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TA loves to share expeditions with schools and the community in engaging ways. Recently, TA completed her sixth paddling expedition in Labrador. This expedition was called the River with Two Names. In April 2019, TA completed another section of the Great … Continue reading
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“Mountains are both journey and destination. They summon us to climb their slopes, explore their canyons, and attempt their summits. The summit, despite months of preparation and toil, is never guaranteed though tastes of sweet nectar when reached. If my … Continue reading
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“Mountains are both journey and destination. They summon us to climb their slopes, explore their canyons, and attempt their summits. The summit, despite months of preparation and toil, is never guaranteed though tastes of sweet nectar when reached. If my … Continue reading
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