We were not pioneers ourselves, but journeyed over old trails that were new to us, and with hearts open. Who shall distinguish?
Starting on June 15, 2007, we’re taking a sabattical (or as I like to call it “Temporary Early Retirement”) to travel Canada and the world.
Our trip will begin with a six week trip on Canada’s remote Elk and Thelon Rivers, two pristine subarctic waterways flowing across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to Baker Lake near Hudson’s Bay. From there, it’s off to the Canadian Rockies, where we’ll be hiking some of the finest trails on the Continental Divide (and maybe catching a few trout on the way). After all that time in the mountains, we’ll need some by the sea. So we’ll head to the Far East of the Western World – Newfoundland – for a month of hiking on the ruggedly beautiful East Coast Trail and a huge bash in the form of our sister’s wedding. Before we’re done with Our Home and Native Land we’ll have criss-crossed the country from B.C. to NF; from Tundra to Mountains to Coastline. We’ll either be in peak physical condition or a complete wreck.
After the wedding, we take the adventure international – from Africa (Egypt, Madagascar, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya) to the Middle East (Jordan and Israel) to South East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam) to the Subcontinent (India and Nepal), to China and Mongolia. We’ve got big plans and, hopefully, enough money to realize them. Regardless, the plan is pretty nice, and goes good with a bottle of wine and an atlas.
In the meantime, we’re also happy to share with you some stories of our past wilderness trips in Canada.
We’d love to hear your stories, suggestions and comments on our adventures and we hope you’ll enjoy keeping in touch with us.
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June 6, 2007 at 8:19 am
Garson
Saw your link on CCR.
We are also doing a trip on the Elk/Thelon this year from Damant Lk. to Beverly Lk.
So we may, or may not, cross paths.
Where are you starting your trip?
Are you shipping your canoe with Canada Post or by bus?
July 14, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Matt
Hey,
Good luck on the mega adventure guys. Hopefully I’ll be able to join you on just a taste of it or who knows, maybe more. Stay safe on the river and see you soon.
Matt
July 17, 2007 at 3:59 pm
karen spurr
I am really eager to read about all of your trip, but want to pick your brain about Israel. I want to know about the crisis between Palestine and Israel from your eyes.
July 19, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Uncle Terry
Your journey through life begins with the dawn of each new day. God Bless.