Tag Archives: Vermillion Lakes

Wales, Canada, Greece – Looking back, looking forward.

Posted on April 22, 2023 by BarryH

A few weeks ago, we had snow at home.  First time in 2 years.  They had snow on Symi since we had any!! I woke up with 2 inches on the ground and still snowing heavily.  I checked the forecast … Continue reading →

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Canadian Rockies: snow, ice and steam

Posted on January 9, 2019 by BarryH

Again, first the festive stuff:  A belated New Year to all. I’ve been doing more trekking than usual thanks to a bug which I picked up on the flight and which kept me hotel-bound for a while.  However, unable to … Continue reading →

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Canadian Rockies: Snow, mountains and blue sky reflections

Posted on January 21, 2015 by BarryH

When I’m not skiing I like to follow one of the many winter trails around Banff, some longer and more arduous than others.  One Sunday afternoon I took my camera and new snowshoes for a gentle 6-mile trek out along … Continue reading →

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Banff: a Canadian Rockies town in Winter

Posted on February 1, 2013 by BarryH

Apologies for the blog-free zone.  I’ve been in Whistler since Saturday, skiing every day on either or both of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.  But I’ll come to those another time.  I couldn’t leave Banff behind without giving some impressions of … Continue reading →

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