July 2014 – South of the Strait

CSI Olympic Peninsula: The Secret Life Beneath the Couch

July 31, 2014

Crime Scene Photography: iPhone 4s Time: Yesterday Location: Living Room/Television Room/Unofficial Dining Room Incident: Owner was forced to move the large sectional couch out of the room. A number of previously undiscovered items were uncovered and need to be cataloged and described. Evidence: Findings: 1. This family eats too much snack food, or has difficulty … More CSI Olympic Peninsula: The Secret Life Beneath the Couch

Whistler, BC: Is this love?

July 16, 2014

If Whistler were a man he would look younger than his years, have hidden scars of past relationships and injuries buried deep beneath his North Face jacket, and either be the greatest guy you ever met or a completely self-centered jerk. Before opening yourself to Whistler you should ask a few of your friends if he … More Whistler, BC: Is this love?

Whistler: A Guide to Eating

July 14, 2014

If you travel to Whistler, BC, you will need to eat at some point. You could wander out into the woods and eat berries and tree bark, but I suggest that you don’t. Whistler Village has a couple supermarkets, a couple liquor stores, and plenty of restaurants. The restaurants range from super expensive to mildly … More Whistler: A Guide to Eating

Oh, Canada: Where’d all the drunks go?

July 13, 2014

I remember sitting in a college class ( Nonviolent Defense and Conflict Resolution) listening to a guest speaker talk about life as a submarine commander. This was a few years ago, but here is what I remember from his lecture, “You can travel the world and see amazing things, or you can find out that a bar in … More Oh, Canada: Where’d all the drunks go?

A Guide To Canadian Radio

July 10, 2014

I listen to a Canadian radio station*, but I have discovered something, the radio station I listen to is like Radio America. It broadcasts into my country to make me believe that Canada is a wonderland of musical taste and hipness, it isn’t. This radio station is the Siren Song leading travelers to believe that wherever … More A Guide To Canadian Radio

Those Sneaky Canadians

July 7, 2014

If I could sum up Canadians in one word it would not be polite, it would be sneaky. That’s right, I wrote it: sneaky. I don’t mean sneaky like China trying to sell toys painted with a combination of poison and lead, but sneaky like having a toll bridge with no toll booth. I know, … More Those Sneaky Canadians

Driving in Canada: The Rules of the Road

July 3, 2014

Driving on the Right Side: Here is the good news, Canada drives on the right side of the road. There is nothing worse than trying to drive in a country that hasn’t figured out that the right side just works better. Canada might be the only Commonwealth country to drive on the right side and … More Driving in Canada: The Rules of the Road

What Makes You an Expert on Canada?

July 3, 2014

I can see Canada from my house. No, this is not a picture from my house, I can’t afford to live up on this hill, but if I stood on a really tall ladder on top of my house (a 200′ ladder maybe) I could see Canada across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Vancouver … More What Makes You an Expert on Canada?

Oh, Canada…The Country Right Above My Home And Fatherland

July 2, 2014

The first mistake an American traveling to Canada makes is to assume that Canada is pretty much exactly like the United States except a little colder. It isn’t. It is a mysterious place. It is a place where an American (United States citizen) can move freely without much trouble, but realize that those Canadians who … More Oh, Canada…The Country Right Above My Home And Fatherland

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South of the Strait

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Month: July 2014