The Fortunate Isles
The magnificent tree on the left was planted in 1870, nineteen years before Frederik Bekker landed on the Azores.
Click on the Metrosidero tree for the full story.
A Matter of When
The Azores have been shaped by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes since the islands emerged from the ocean approximately four million years ago.
Click on the Atlantic sunset to see what lies beneath ….
Second Chances
I didn’t realize until we traveled to Portugal, just how important this rooster is.
Click on the colourful bird for the full story…
Dream Catcher
The trip we are on today is an exploratory journey. We won’t be conducting experiments on butterflies, plants or mice in an orbiting space lab, but we hope to discover things that elude us while we are at home.
Click on the life cycle diagram for details…
One Thousand and One Nights
Bear and I are sitting at Calgary Airport Gate D22, awaiting a magic carpet. Climb aboard with us; we will fly through space and time to the deserts of Morocco with Atlantic island stops along the way, then on to equatorial Africa.
Click on the rug to reserve your seat.
A Wonder-Filled Year
Bear and I would like to wish you a Very Happy New Year!
Pour yourself “a sly thumb of rye” and join us as we listen to music that affected us this year.
Click on the whisky for details.
At the Bottom of the Atlantic (revised)
The red dot on this map is where the S/S Danmark sank in 1889.
My Danish great-grandfather was aboard that ship. Fred Bekker survived the ordeal and spent time on the Azores Islands waiting for transport to America.
Click on the dot for details….
Caganer
The people of Catalonia have a curious Christmas tradition.
Click on the Caganer for details….
The Gift of Sight
Going to the doctor isn’t much fun, but an optometrist! I have been looking forward to this.
Click on the phoropter for details….