Queen Victoria of England dubbed the westernmost region of Canada British Columbia in 1858 — in tribute, her name remains on B. C. ‘s capital city and our destination, Victoria.
Just before our arrival we were treated to a breathtaking show. The captain announced that orcas were sighted… CONTINUE READING >>
Queen Victoria of England dubbed the westernmost region of Canada British Columbia in 1858 — in tribute, her name remains on B. C. ‘s capital city and our destination, Victoria.
Just before our arrival we were treated to a breathtaking show. The captain announced that orcas were sighted… CONTINUE READING >>
Like an iceberg in the tropics, only the tip of St. Croix is visible above the surface. To truly experience what the island has to offer one must look below the water line.
We returned to the island during the holidays and from previous trips were prepared to be flexible as the Christmas Winds are usually ablowin’. These annual “Jesus Breezes” produce high seas that make the water murky and boat rides stomach churning. Patience will pay. Just wait a day or two, there is there is always perfect water weather within any week’s span.
Buck Island National Park with… CONTINUE READING >>
Like an iceberg in the tropics, only the tip of St. Croix is visible above the surface. To truly experience what the island has to offer one must look below the water line.
We returned to the island during the holidays and from previous trips were prepared to be flexible as the Christmas Winds are usually ablowin’. These annual “Jesus Breezes” produce high seas that make the water murky and boat rides stomach churning. Patience will pay. Just wait a day or two, there is there is always perfect water weather within any week’s span.
Buck Island National Park with… CONTINUE READING >>
The evenings are magic in Venice. Lights play off the waters of the canals while the gondoliers search for romantic sunset passengers.
For more on Venice: https://www.gypsynester.com/ve.htm
Veronica, GypsyNester.com
Under a canopy made of palm fronds and fishing nets, we shared a beer with after-a-long-day tired fisherman overlooking their catch drying in the sun and the sea that provides their livelihood.
For more about our adventures in Guatemala: https://www.gypsynester.com/guatemala.htm
Veronica, GypsyNester.com
Sometimes streets are made of water. This doesn’t stop Venice from having rush hours – buses, taxis and, what we would think of as “everyday cars” are all boats. And yes, there are accidents. Like the one about to happen here.
Veronica, GypsyNester.com
For more boat madness in Venice: https://www.gypsynester.com/ve.htm
