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Standing Where It Happened I always meant this series to have three parts. But in mid‑August 2024, I found myself standing on the shoreline in Niagara-on-the-Lake, looking across the mouth of the Niagara River at Old Fort Niagara. From where I stood, the fort looked quiet, almost serene. The water lapped gently at the shore, and the red roofs and stone…

The post describes a walk around Kelowna, BC, in search of the legendary Ogopogo, a creature said to reside in Lake Okanagan. Ogopogo is often…

This week’s update shares a positive twist on a canceled travel adventure due to COVID-19. Despite setbacks, I make a bold move to British Columbia,…

The post reflects the writer’s experience in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on their planned year-long adventure in South East Asia.…

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