Iceland: one year later

It’s been one year since I visited Iceland. One year ago this month, I was packing my bags and heading out to one of the most visually stunning trips ever.  From guestrooms, to hotel rooms , the bright sun to the shivery nights, I am grateful to have spent  two weeks in this glorious – almost other world – country. (View the posts here)

Back to school time usually means fresh starts and more adventure. But as I look back on the year gone by, it’s pretty incredible to think of where I’ve gone, what I’ve seen and who I’ve met. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible, and who helped us along the journey. I certainly plan on another more excitment this “school year,” if you will.

As a little look back (or throwback), here are a few aerials from Iceland which I haven’t shared until now.

Drone operation via 7kphoto.com

Happy birthday, dad!

It’s been a month since I posted – wow! How time flies. Speaking of time flying, this week we celebrate my dad’s birthday – the very best man I have ever known.

I have a four-day weekend, so festivities will start Thursday. Cheers to a great weekend ahead! 🙂


A lazy Saturday

Just a quick snap from a lazy Saturday — Táta being a goof 🙂

Skagway/Dyea, Alaska

Since this didn’t fit in my #Canada150 posts, I thought I’d save it to last — my trip to Skagway and Dyea, Alaska — the old booming gold rush towns!

As you know, my attempt last winter only brought me to the border. RE: Whitehorse, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska.

The tourism industry there has done an excellent job at keeping these areas manicured and access le for visitors — every corner felt like a photo.

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Skagway: 1915 vs 2017


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Banff, Lake Louise, AB (#Canada150 Pt. 5)

I’d like to start out by saying, my thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the wildfires in British Columbia, which have now also caused closures in Alberta, including part of Banff.

I was lucky to visit Banff again this year before the closures. (Visit my posts from 2015: Banff, Lake Louise) It is always welcoming, beautiful and relaxing. For tourism, it is ideal. The village is like a painting and the shopping is AMAZING.

Lake Louise, located within the national park is also unreal – busier than ever for Canada’s 150. If I had more time, I would have rented a kayak — the water was filled with lovers of the season.

I hope to go again soon, and travel the sunshine coast — looking for these views again.

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