Fun Clouds in Seattle

Driving home from work there was a nice cloud cover with intense blue sky peeking through.

Lake Washington Stormy Rainbow

This would be the first summer we can recall in Seattle where it rained on Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day - this seemed like a fitting end to strange weather summer this year.

Okanagan BC

Having a great time in Kelowna - some hiking and wine tasting and dinner at one of the best restaurants we've come across thus far in our travels, RauDZ. Can't recommend it highly enough, everything is fresh & local, and perfectly prepared.


While they look great and taste good at this stage, they get even better at the hands of Okanagan winemakers!

Banff - Day 10

Updating the blog from Kelowna, BC. Woke up early to do the 7 hour drive, which was extended for some photo opportunities. The morning was mostly raining, at times hard, which led us to waterfall shots. Turned out to be a terrific day for those.

This likely concludes the photo portion of our trip - we hope folks enjoyed seeing glimpses of our trip as much as we enjoyed sharing!


Takakkaw Falls, 2nd largest in western Canada


Natural Bridge



Top side of Natural Bridge


A B.C. Big Horn Sheep

Banff - Day 9

Today's our last full day in the Canadian Rockies. While the weather on the last half has been mixed, we've had a blast. Today was cloudy & a bit rainy, but we still got out for a couple of mini hikes and a picnic lunch.


One more water shot - it must be cloudy!


Close up of a Aspen tree trunk that gets eaten the in winter by hungry Elk

Banff - Day 8

Yet another great day up here - we did the Gondola ride at Lake Louise hoping for a bear sighting, but the overnight snow apparently slowed down their berry search on the slopes.

After a yummy lunch, we had a very nice hike to the far end of Moraine Lake where the river feeds it from the glaciers.


Mouth of the river feeding Moraine Lake


View of Lake Louise from the ski area

Banff - Day 6

Storms are blowing through, but we had good enough weather to get out all day today. A trip up to Jasper and back included many side stops for waterfalls.


Nigel Creek



Nigel Creek


Cascading waterfalls on the side of the road