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I took an indoor day thus far with the storm and lots of things to do-hope to get out for a walk or shovel before bed. In the meantime, here is my new favourite marsh that I’m exploring in the middle of a snow squall.This tree stopped me for a chat. It introduced me to the sky.The tracks are an invitation to follow. Or not. Go to where they lead. Or not. Open space and big skies beckon. Do I lead or follow? Make tracks or leave them? All big questions I don’t need to answer. It’s Saturday.Today we accepted an adventure invite from the hint of someone else’s ski track. We set out, wondering where the thin track would lead us, and it didn’t disappoint. We skied over several marshes and visited an “off the beaten track” pond. The sun blessed us with its presence for much of the ski and then it hid while snow squalls raced through over and over again.We were up early for today’s outdoor adventure to bike before temps rose & snow got soft. Biked a great loop through #PippyPark & ended with this fabulous view over St. John’s. Having a dose of outdoor time, we’ll settle into work time for the rest of the day feeling centred & refreshed.Marking our arrival at (what seems like) one of the hundreds of Triangle Ponds in NL :-) After chatting with someone, we saw an over marsh route in this Triangle Pond. We skirted several wet areas & managed to connect the route. I love exploring in my city’s backyard known as #PippyPark & continuously answering the question: “Will this (route) go?” Yesterday it did. Some days it doesn’t. U-turns are our specialty.TA’s Facebook Page
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Visual Soliloquy #704 When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’
When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’ –Sydney J. Harris This electronic communication is governed by the terms and conditions at http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_2012.php
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Tagged 2013, Bike, photography, Quotes, Tibet, Travel
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Looking for Windhorse Photo Gallery
Here are a few of my best images from the Looking for Windhorse Expedition–A 1200 kilometre journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu in mountain bike.
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Tagged 2011, Everest, Lhasa to Kathmandu, Mountain Bike, Tibet
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Visual Soliloquy #5
This path has barely begun. I’m wanting the glory of the summit when I’ve barely left the parking lot… this requires a long patient slog, over hills and through valleys and being willing to put one foot in front of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, Buddhist, monastery, photography, prayer wheel, Quotes, Tibet
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Looking for Windhorse October 2005
Day One: Windhorse in Kathmandu I’m back in the world of the slowest dial-up and reminding myself that patience is the biggest tool in the traveler’s tool box. I’ve been in Kathmandu KTM)for 4 hours now and am taking my … Continue reading
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Tagged Helumbu, Looking for Windhorse, Mtn Bike, Nepal, Tibet, treking
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Looking for Windhorse September 2005
Windhorse Six 9/10/2005 Howdy, Another week has rumbled by in a blur and the days are numbered before my departure. Thanks to all who signed on as Windhorse sponsors-you should be able to see your names on the website very … Continue reading
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Tagged Looking for Windhorse, mtn, Tibet
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Looking for Windhorse August 2005
Windhorse Three 8/22/2005 Hello to All, It’s hard to believe that in one short month, I will be landing in Kathmandu and be surrounded by stupas and prayer flags. It is equally hard to believe that it has been almost … Continue reading
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Looking for Windhorse July 2005
Looking for Windhorse: An Invitation 7/31/2005 It’s Sunday night and it seems familiar to be writing to you. Tuesday marked the one-month’s passing of time since I stood on the summit of Denali. The time seems to have passed both … Continue reading
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