Post Portland
My whirlwind visit to Portland is over; it's recovery time now. I was burning the candle at both ends this week; the class was intense and ran all day — evenings were filled with friends and family. The days run…
Back in Portland
I'm back in Portland; starting Monday I'm enrolled in UBI's Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance class. This trip is a good excuse to visit family, too. Best of all, my son's along for the week, so it's a father-son bonding opportunity.…
The Ongoing Pursuit of Minimalism
As I packed for my recent trip to Halifax you'll remember, I ditched the big camera and laptop. The iPhone was going anyway and if it could act as camera and computer then this represented a significant weight savings, bulk,…
Halifax Postscript
There are so many lingering memories of my time in Eastern Canada I'd like to share. Let's start with the parklets — they have a nice twist on this transformation of a few parking places into a sidewalk dining setting.…
Return to Halifax
"Aren't you from Los Angeles?" It was young John; we met Tuesday on the bike path when I was coming back from Peggy's Cove. He kept me company as I struggled the last few miles back from my biggest single…
Queensland, Nova Scotia
Today is an easy day as I make my way back towards Halifax. It's the warmest day of the year in these parts, so the off-road bike path isn't so lonely. This is an out-and-back route, so I'm retracing some…