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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Just a Perfect Friendship
This is a bit of a departure for us but it serves as a reminder: wild animals are not house pets! Thanks to the our friends at HooplaHa, we can share a special story with you that points this out.
Less than a year old, little Morgan the Bobcat was found, of all places, in a room at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in California. One of the workers had brought her across the border and realized she was too much to handle so he left her in a room. The story quickly spread and actress Morgan Fairchild took it upon herself to find a place for the little Wildcat, hence the Bobcat's name, Morgan. She quickly found her a home at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Shalico, a Canadian Lynx, was also bought as a pet by a college student whose father said this was not a pet. She, too, quickly found a new home at The Wildcat Sanctuary.
Since both wildcats were young at the time, the workers decided to introduce them. Cats of different species don't often co-mingle but this turned out to be the exception, especially since they were young. It was love at first sight and they soon became inseparable. A happy ending to what might of been a disaster. Here's a video of Morgan and Shalico, perfect friends forever.
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What a lovely story and a happy ending to what could have been a tragedy. I just wish people would use a little common sense when choosing pets......it's always the pets that suffer when things don't work out, which often happens.
Thank you as always for sharing another interesting and visually beautiful blog with us, Darlene......much appreciated.
- January 27, 2016 at 10:46 AM
- James Stagg said...
Great story, Darlene! That was a fortunate solution. I am not sure what other choices could have been made for two cats who will be sizable animals when mature. I hope that sanctuary is well supported!
Thanks for this unusual story.
- January 27, 2016 at 5:13 PM
- Darlene said...
Thank you so much, Gordon. As soon as I saw it I knew that it was not just a happy ending but a good reminder that while wild cats are beautiful, they are wild and belong in their natural habitat. Once removed, these two were lucky to have be taken to a sanctuary. The fact that they bonded, which they would not have done if they were older, is very fortunate for them. Neither will be alone.
- January 27, 2016 at 7:31 PM
- Darlene said...
I'm glad you liked it, James. I had not heard of that sanctuary because I don't work with wild cats. Yes, they will be sizable and probably dangerous at some point. Unlike the African Wild Cat, which has a flight-flight response, other wild cats have a flight or fight response. I, too, hope the sanctuary is well supported. I would hope that those who could afford it would have made sizeable donations for each cat to be left there.
- January 27, 2016 at 7:36 PM
Glad you posted this story. Those cats were incredibly lucky to have been rescued in the first place, as well as by caring people with resources. Too many wild animals are not so lucky, as they either live miserable, unnatural lives, or are killed because they hurt or killed someone. Thanks for this public reminder for people to do the right thing. (From Bert)
- January 28, 2016 at 10:24 AM
- Darlene said...
Thank you so much for commenting, Bert. I couldn't resist the opportunity to try to gently educate people about getting wild cats as pets. I'm so glad you liked it. I thought it was worth the change of pace.
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Mendip Hills Walks
Explore these magnificent limestone hills in Somerset and enjoy fabulous views, fascinating geological features and interesting historical sights.
Use the links to view full route information including elevation profiles, interactive maps and GPS downloads.
You can also view an overview map of all the routes in the using the Mendip Hills Walk Map>>
|Route Name
|Blagdon Lake
|1 miles (1.5 km)
|Along the northern end of this large lake you'll find a lovely footpath running along the lake shore and through the lakeside woodland. On open days you can also visit the Discovery Wood where you can see roe deer, badgers, foxes and otters. There are nesting boxes for owls, tits and kestrels too. On the nature trail there are wildflower meadows with Green winged orchid, knapweeds, white ox-eye daisies and pink devils bit.
There's also the Blagdon Pumping Station and Visitor Centre with�science and environment exhibits, a picnic area and views of the impressive dam.
If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could head to the nearby Chew Valley Lake for more waterside trails. The Two Rivers Way walking route runs just past the lake so you could also pick this up. View Full Details>>
|Bleadon Hill
|2 miles (3.5 km)
|Enjoy great views to the Somerset Levels and coast on this climb to Bleadon Hill. As well as the views there's lots of flora and fauna to enjoy. Look out for plants including wild thyme, common spotted orchid, pyramidal orchid and bee orchid. You may also see Buzzards flying overhead.
The hill is located just to the south east of Weston-Super-Mare. There is roadside parking on the Roman Road running across the hill. From here you can follow country lanes to Upper Canada before picking up footpaths to take you across the woodland on Hutton Hill. You then follow the West Mendip Way along the Roman Road to take you back to the car park. The walk can be extended by heading south towards the village of Loxton. You can follow the West Mendip Way past Loxton Hill and Loxton Wood to the village. Here you will find the Parish Church of St Andrew which dates from the 11th century.
You could also head to the larger village of Bleadon just to the south west of the hill. Here you will find the Grade I listed Church of St Peter and St Paul which dates from the 14th century. There are also good options for taking on refreshments after your walk.
If you'd like to further extend your walk then head west to the coast and explore the wonderful Brean Down where there are splendid views of the�Bristol Channel, south Wales and Weston Super Mare.
If you head south east along the trail you can visit the nearby Crook Peak and Wavering Down for more great hill top walking. View Full Details>>
|Brean Down
|2 miles (4 km)
|Explore this beautiful natural pier and enjoy wonderful coastal views on this walk on the Somerset coast. The promontory stands at 318 feet (97�m) high�and is a continuation of the�Mendip Hills. As such there is some climbing involved but you are rewarded with wonderful views of the�Bristol Channel, south Wales and Weston Super Mare. At the seaward end you will find Brean Down Fort�which was built in 1865 and then re-armed in the�Second World War.
The area is a nature reserve and has an abundance of interesting flora and fauna. Look out for birds including�peregrine falcon,�dunnock and kestrel. Butterfly species include chalkhill blue,�dark green fritillary,�meadow brown and�marbled white. In the summer months there are lots of pretty wildflowers and plants including Somerset hair grass,�wild thyme,�horseshoe vetch�and�birds-foot-trefoil.
This circular walk starts at the car park and takes you to the fort, Howe Rock and Sprat Beach at the end of the promontory. You return on an alternative path. There is a cafe at car park where you can enjoy refreshments after your walk.
If you'd like to cycle to the reserve then you could follow National Cycle Network route 33 from Burnham-on-Sea or Weston-super-Mare.
The West Mendip Way starts from Uphill next to the down. You could pick this up and head to the nearby Bleadon Hill to extend your walk.
Just to the north of Weston-Super-Mare you will find the wonderful Sand Point. This is a similar area to Brean Down with a beautiful peninsula jutting out into the Bristol Channel. View Full Details>>
|Burrington Combe
|2 miles (3 km)
|Explore this fascinating carboniferous limestone�gorge on this walk in the Mendip Hills AONB. The site is geologically significant with numerous caves, cliffs and interesting rock formations. There is also an�Iron Age�univallate hill fort�known as�Burrington Camp and a variety of plants to look out for including Rock-rose, Wild Thyme and Wood Sage.
You can start your walk at the car park next to the Rock of Ages on the eastern side of the Coombe. You then climb east across the site reaching a height of nearly 700ft. From the high points there are magnificent views over the Mendips.
The area is also popular with mountain bikers with some good trails up to Beacon Batch.
To extend your walk you can head west to Mendip Lodge Wood and Dolebury Warren on the Limestone Link. It's a lovely area with an Iron Age hill fort, wildflowers, butterflies and splendid views across North Somerset and the�Mendips.
Just to the south west you will find miles of woodland trails in Rowberrow Warren Wood. This is another good place for mountain bikers. The West Mendip Way also runs through the southern section of the wood so you can pick this up and head to Shipham.
You could also visit the nearby Blagdon Lake where there is a nice waterside footpath at the northern end of the water. View Full Details>>
|Cheddar Gorge
|4 miles (6 km)
|This is a circular walk around the magnificent Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. It is England's largest gorge at 400 feet deep and three miles long and one of the most magnificent natural visitor attractions in the country. It was formed during the�last Ice Age when water from melting glaciers formed a river, which gradually carved into the limestone rock creating the spectacular steep cliffs you can see today.
This walk is the popular 4 mile circular route around the gorge. It begins at the National Trust shop and information centre where you can pick up more details on this walk which includes some steep climbs, rugged paths and easier woodland sections. Please keep to the signed footpaths as it is dangerous to depart from these.
Widlife on the route includes Peregrine falcons and Buzzards which nest in the gorge. Also look out for the rare feral Soay sheep, feral goats and ponies. View Full Details>>
|Chew Valley Lake
|1 miles (1.2 km)
|This walk follows the delightful nature trail which runs along the eastern side of this large lake in Chew Stoke. The trail is well surfaced and offers great views across the lake towards Denny Island, a nesting site for Great Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck and Canada Geese. You will also pass the reed beds where you can look out for Reed Bunting and in the summer, enjoy the purple flowers of March Woundwort.
The trail includes an area of woodland with Sweet Chestnut, Beech and Sycamore trees. Look out for Coal Tits, Chaffinches and the brown Tree Creeper in this area. There's also a pond, a wildflower meadow and wonderful views across the lake towards the Mendip Hills. After your walk you can enjoy refreshments in the lakeside cafe.
The lake is located just south of Chew Magna and has a car park at the start of this route. The Two Rivers Way walking route runs past the lake so you could pick this up to extend your walk. You can also pick up the Three Peaks Walk on the eastern side of the water at Hollow Brook. This lovely long distance trail will take you further into the Chew Valley where you could visit High Littleton and Greyfield Woods. View Full Details>>
|Cranmore Tower
|1 miles (1.5 km)
|Visit the highest point on the Mendip Way and enjoy a stroll through Cranmore Wood on this circular walk in Somerset. The tower is 45 metres (148�ft) tall and dates from the 19th century. You can climb to a viewing platform where you can enjoy views over the Mendip Hills. The surrounding woods have some nice footpaths with beech trees and bluebells in the spring. Look out for badgers, rabbits and deer in this area. The tower has a tea room attached to it for refreshments after your walk. View Full Details>>
|Crook Peak
|6 miles (9 km)
|Climb to Crook Peak from the village of Compton Bishop on this fine walk in the Mendip Hills. The hill and the adjacent Wavering Down are a splendid place for a walk with wonderful views over the countryside to the coast. The route uses part of the West Mendip Way to take you across the downs where you will reach a height of nearly 700ft. On a clear day you can see all the way to Brean Down and Porthkerry on the Welsh coast.
The area is a designated �geological�and�biological Site of Special Scientific Interest run by the National Trust. It consists of a variety of interesting flora including ancient woodland, calcareous grassland�and the pretty Cheddar Pink flower.
You can start the walk from the village of Compton Bishop which is only about a mile from Crook Peak. After visiting the peak you head east across Wavering Down passing Compton Hill on the way. At King's Wood you turn south and descend to the village of Cross on some nice woodland trails. At Cross, you turn west and follow footpaths back to Compton Bishop.
You can also start the walk from the car park at King's Wood. It's located off Winscombe Hill Road at the eastern side of Wavering Down.
The eastern end of the walk also comes close to Axbridge where you can visit Cheddar Reservoir and the spectacular Cheddar Gorge. These are both good options if you wish to extend your walk. View Full Details>>
|Dolebury Warren
|2 miles (4 km)
|This National Trust owned limestone�ridge has some nice footpaths to try. There's an Iron Age hill fort, wildflowers, butterflies and splendid views across North Somerset, the Bristol Channel and the�Mendips.
The site includes an extensive hill fort covering 22 acres and commanding fantastic views of the area. It's surrounded by lots of interesting plants of flowers including bell heather, small�scabious,�early purple orchid�and�eyebright�flower. These attract a wide variety of butterflies in the summer months. Look out for small blues and marbled whites.
The route makes use of the Limestone Link which runs through the site. You can follow it east to Burrington Combe to extend your walk. The limestone�gorge consists of numerous caves, cliffs and interesting rock formations.
Just to the south you will find Rowberrow Warren with miles of mountain bike trails and woodland walks. View Full Details>>
|Draycott Sleights
|5 miles (7.5 km)
|Enjoy a large variety of flora and fauna in this delightful nature reserve in Somerset. The reserve has some nice footpaths with great views over the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels.
The expansive area of limestone downloand is great for wildlife spotting. Look out for chalkhill blue butterflies, brown hares and birds including skylark and meadow pipit. It's very beautiful in the summer months with wildflowers including bee orchids and horseshoe vetch to enjoy.
You can start your walk from the village of Draycott just south of Cheddar. Follow the waymarked West Mendip way up into the reserve which reaches a height of 270�m (890�ft). From these high points there are wide ranging views over the surrounding countryside.
The West Mendip Way crosses the reserve so you can pick this up to extend your walking in the area. The Rodney Stoke National Nature Reserve is just to the south while heading north will take you to the wonderful Cheddar Gorge.
Also nearby is the lovely limestone nature reserve at Ebbor Gorge. View Full Details>>
|East Mendip Way
|19 miles (30 km)
|This walk takes you through the beautiful Somerset countryside from Wells to Frome along the eastern section of the Mendip Way.
You start in the city of Wells near the magnificent cathedral and pass around the moat of the splendid Bishop's Palace. The path then heads towards Shepton Mallet passing through several wooded sections including the National Trust owned woods at Tor Hill, King's Castle Woods and finally Ham Woods.
From Shepton Mallet you continue to the hamlet of Chelynch. On this section you'll pass the Charlton Viaduct and Kilver Court where there are some splendid gardens with hostas,�day lilies�and�candelabra primula next to the River Sheppey.
The route continues to with a climb of 280 metres (919 ft) taking you to the grade II listed Cranmore Tower which is the highest point on the trail.
The final stretch takes you through the delightful Asham Wood and onto the village of Great Elm where there are nice views of the Mells River. You then head into the picturesque town of Frome where the path terminates. View Full Details>>
|Ebbor Gorge
|2 miles (2.5 km)
|This limestone gorge near Wookey Hole has some good walking trails to try. In the gorge you will find waymarked woodland trails and a variety of interesting plants and flowers. There's also pretty streams and lots of interesting rock formations. There is some climbing involved with some of the paths reaching a height of over 700ft. From these high points at the top of the gorge there are great views towards Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels.
The area is also a designated nature reserve so look out for wildlife including red deer and birds of prey. The site also attracts a large variety of butterflies including white-letter hairstreak, high brown fritillary and chalkhill blue. Flora includes bluebells, wood anemone, ancient woodland and various fungi�and�ferns.
There is a good sized car park just off the Deerleap Road where you can start your walk. You could also follow the West Mendip Way from the nearby town of Wells to the site. It's about a two mile walk, passing Wookey Hole on the way.
The West Mendip Way passes through the area so you could pick this up to extend your walk. Heading north will take you to the village of Priddy through the countryside. A couple of miles beyond Priddy you will find Rodney Stoke and Draycott Sleights Nature Reserves where there are nice footpaths and lots of flora and fauna to look out for. View Full Details>>
|10 miles (16 km)
|The Somerset town of Frome has some lovely trails to follow through the surrounding countryside. There's easy, waterside paths along the River Frome and more challenging climbs up into the Mendip Hills.
This circular walk around the town takes in the river and the pretty Orchardleigh Lake before picking up two waymarked trails to take you to some of the nearby villages, before returning to the town. View Full Details>>
|Mells River Walk
|5 miles (8 km)
|Enjoy an easy riverside stroll on this walk from the village of Mells to Frome in Somerset.
The pretty village is noted for several interesting old buildings including the 16th-century Mells Manor and the Talbot Inn which dates from the 15th century and is Grade II listed.�The fine inn was voted Sunday Times Hotel of the Year in 2013.
Starting from Mells you follow the river east through the Wadbury Valley to Great Elm, passing the Old Iron Works on the way. The interesting site produced agricultural edge-tools which were exported all over the world. The now ruined buildings are Grade II listed and most of the rest of the site is a�Scheduled Ancient Monument. In the village of Great Elm you will find The�Church of St Mary Magdalene which�dates from the 12th century and is a Grade I�listed building.
The walk continues east through the Vallis Vale, a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest . This area includes ancient woodland and exposes some of Britain's most classic rock outcrops.�You'll pass Bedlam, Hapsford and Spring Gardens before coming into Frome where the River Mell meets with the River Frome. View Full Details>>
|Rowberrow Warren
|3 miles (5.5 km)
|Enjoy miles of mountain bike trails and walking trails in these woods near Cheddar. You can start from the village of Rowberrow, just north of Shipham. Just head east from the village and you can pick up the bridleways and tracks through the woods. It's an attractive area with shady clearings, streams and interesting flora and fauna to look out for.
The woods are crossed by two long distance footpaths. In the northern end of the woods you can pick up the Limestone Link and follow it to Dolebury Warren and Burrington Combe, where there are more good mtb trails. The West Mendip Way passes along the southern end. You can pick this up to head to Shipham. View Full Details>>
|Samaritans Way South West
|103 miles (166 km)
|Starting at Bristol follow the Samaritans Way to Lynton, in Devon, and visit the Avon Gorge, the Chew Valley, the Cheddar Gorge, the Mendips, the Quantock Hills and the Brendon Hills. The walk also takes you through the beautiful Exmoor National Park where you will visit the lovely Doone Valley. Here you can try our lovely Lorna Doone Walk which visits some of the sites connected to Richard Dodderidge Blackmore's 1869 novel 'Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor'. View Full Details>>
|Sand Point
|3 miles (5.5 km)
|Enjoy fine views across the Bristol Channel to Wales on this coastal walk on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Sand Point is an extraordinary peninsula�stretching out from Middle Hope over the Bristol Channel. The area is geologically significant with carboniferous�limestone and unusual volcanic intrusions. It is also historically fascinating with bowl barrow�and�disc barrow�dating from late�Neolithic�or�Bronze Age�and the site of a likely�motte-and-bailey castle.�It's also the site of Woodspring Priory, a former�Augustinian�priory, founded in the early 13th century. The area is managed by the National Trust and is a popular place for walkers with its wonderful views towards�Flat Holm island,�South Wales,�Clevedon, the�Second Severn Crossing�and the�Severn Bridge. There's also lots of wildlife to look out for with various coastal birds visiting the bays below. Keep your eyes peeled for curlews, little egrets, redshank and sandpipers as you make your way across the headland.
Sand Point is located just to the north of Weston-super-Mare, near the village of Kewstoke. You can start your walk from the Sand Point car park at the end of Beach Road, next to the lovely Sand Bay. Then follow the footpath east towards St Thomas Head, passing Woodspring Priory on the way. From here there's nice views down to Woodspring Bay and up the coast to Clevedon.
After taking in the views from St Thomas Head you turn west and head back towards Middle Hope. On the way you can descend to the pretty beach where you can look out for seals. Also look out for the fascinating volcanic rock formations known as pillow lavas, formed as molten lava cooled quickly as it flowed under the sea.�
The walk finishes by climbing towards Swallow Cliff where you reach a height of about 130ft, with great views over Sand Bay to enjoy. From the high point you descend back to the finish point at the car park.
To extend your walking in the area you could head south and visit Worlebury Hill where there are nice views over Weston-Super-Mare and woodland trails in the pretty Weston Woods.
In Weston-Super-Mare you can also pick up the West Mendip Way long distance trail and explore the Mendip Hills.
You could also visit the splendid Brean Down which is a similarly beautiful coastal promontory. View Full Details>>
|Shepton Mallet
|5 miles (8 km)
|Visit the Charlton viaduct and the village of Doulting on this circular walk in the Somerset town of Shepton Mallet.
Just to the north of the town you can pick up the East Mendip Way on Barren Down. Then follow the path east to the Charlton Viaduct. This section passes close to Kilver Court where there are some splendid gardens with hostas,�day lilies�and�candelabra primula next to the River Sheppey.
From the viaduct the route climbs towards Ingsdons Hill which reaches a height of over 700ft. You then descend to Chelynch passing Pitts Wood on the way. From here you turn south to the little village of Doulting. The spring in Doulton is the source of the River Sheppey and named after�St Aldhelm�who died in the village in 709. The village also includes a tithe barn which dates from the 15th century.
The final section of the walk follows a public footpath along the River Sheppey, returning you to the viaduct. View Full Details>>
|Three Peaks Walk
|17 miles (27 km)
|This is a fairly hilly circular route taking you through some of the most peaceful and attractive countryside in Somerset.
The walk starts and finishes in the pretty village of Chew Magna and follows the path to Pensford and then back via Clutton.
You will climb Knowle Hill, Maes Knoll, and Blackberry Hill (three peaks) while enjoying excellent views of the Mendip hills, Dundry Hill and the surrounding Chew Valley countryside. View Full Details>>
|Two Rivers Way
|20 miles (32 km)
|Starting on Congresbury Bridge over the River Yeo follow the Two Rivers Way through Somerset to Keynsham on the River Avon. The walk passes through Chew Stoke, Chew Magna, Compton Dando and Pensford with sections along the River Yeo and River Chew to enjoy.
Other highlights on the route include the Stanton Drew Stones which include the Great Circle - the second largest stone circle in Britain (after Avebury). You'll also pass the lovely Chew Valley Lake which has delightful nature trails and a variety of wildlife. View Full Details>>
|West Mendip Way
|30 miles (48 km)
|This splendid walk takes you through the beautiful Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Wells to Uphill.
You start in Wells by the impressive cathedral and head west towards Cheddar passing the show caves and paper mill at Wookey Hole and the wonderful limestone nature reserve at Ebbor Gorge. The route continues through Rodney Stoke National Nature Reserve and Draycott Sleights Nature Reserve before coming to the spectacular Cheddar Gorge, voted the second greatest natural wonder in Britain.
The next stage takes you through the lovely countryside at Compton Bishop before climbing across Wavering Down to Crook Peak where there are splendid views towards the coast. The final section sees you cross Bleadon Hill and finish by the wharf at Uphill on Weston Bay in Weston-Super-Mare. View Full Details>>
|Weston Woods
|2 miles (4 km)
|These pretty woods in Weston-Super-Mare have a series of good footpaths to try. The woods are also a local nature reserve covering 130 hectares (321 acres) on Worlebury Hill above the town. From the elevated position of the woods there are nice views over Sand Bay towards Wales. �There's also an Iron Age hillfort at the western tip of the site where the defensive ramparts can be clearly seen.
You can park at the car park on Worlebury Hill Road at the eastern tip of the woods. Then pick up the trails heading west towards the coast.
To extend your walking in the area you could pick up the West Mendip Way long distance path and explore the Mendip Hills from Weston-Super-Mare.
Just to the north of the woods you will find the splendid Sand Point where you can enjoy fine views across the Bristol Channel on a beautiful coastal peninsula.
Just to the south you can enjoy more great coastal views on Brean Down or climb to the nearby Bleadon Hill. View Full Details>>
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Silk Road Tea
Since 1992 Silk Road Tea has been creating the world's finest, freshest, organic teas, and skin and body products. They started in Victoria's iconic Chinatown and are now an award-winning company with national recognition. Find out more at http://www.silkroadteastore.com
In 2003, Margit and Victor left Vancouver for the Cowichan Valley to create Artfarm, where they began to plant lavender, garlic and harvested hay. After turning their old barn into a usable indoor space, Margit began to make clay teapots. That, and the love for quality tea led to their farm being dedicated to sharing art and tea culture! Find out more at www.teafarm.ca
The WildFoods Experience
Katy Harding is a Victoria native with a passion for the "awesomeness of nature" and provides information on foraging, wildcrafting tours, walks and classes on harvesting edible plants! For more information on her services, head over to her Facebook page "The Wildfoods Experience" at www.facebook.com/wildfoodexperience
Cary Castle Mews, Government House
The Cary Castle Mews are a cluster of 19th century wooden service buildings located on the southeast side of the historic Government House estate. The Mews consist of stables, a carriage house, a gaol, a root cellar, a washhouse and a poultry house. Rudi's Tea Room was unveiled June of 2015 by Government House. For more information, visit http://www.Itgov.bc.ca
Flavours of the West Coast – Hope Locations
You Grow Food Aquaponics
What began as a research project, this small-scale commercial greenhouse in Hope currently operates to provide fresh greens and herbs locally. Still conducting research in the mean time, You Grow Food also teaches others how to grow aquaponically. For more information on their gardens, visit www. yougrowfood.ca
Blue Moose Coffee House
First opening their doors in December 2000, owner Wes Bergmann created an environment where people could meet, enjoy great coffee, food and diverse conversation. Bordered by the Fraser River and breathtaking mountains, they invite you to come and enjoy our warm, welcoming atmosphere of art, colour, couches and be served by great staff with great coffee and great staff with great coffee and great food. For more information, visit www.bluemoose.coffee
239 Wallace
239 Wallace provides breathtaking scenery and a small town feel to experience a downtown meal in style. Locally sourced products are at the core of the menu, while inspiration and creativity bring a unique flavour to a variety of dishes. For more information on their menu and story, visit www.293wallace.com
Taves Family Farms
Ever since Great Grandfather John purchased his first plot of land back in the 1930s, farming has remained a family tradition for this family. Three generations later, and still located in the southern lands of the Fraser Valley, Taves Family Farms continues to thrive. They decided to share their gifts by creating an agritourism attraction called the Applebarn. For more information, visit http://www.tavesfamilyfarms.com
Pete Ryan the Woodcarver
Pete's been carving for over 40 years and is a master of his craft. He can tell you everything there is to know about the subjects he carves, from the number of feathers on a bird's wing to the exact angle at which a bear's claw curves. Pete works at his home in Hope, BC and is suddenly found himself the veteran caver in the pressure-cooker Pioneer yard. For more information on his work, visit www.pete-ryan.ca
Flavours of the West Coast – Richmond Locations
YK3 Sake House
This Sake production house is home to Yoshiaki Kasugail, the only certified master sake brewer (or toji) in Canada. Their website has information on their different brewery products and where their products are sold around BC. For more information, visit www.yk3sake.com/index.htm
Steveston Visitor Center
Richmond's visitor center is open year-round with trained counselors who can help you out with accommodations, transportation, tour bookings, attraction tickets, directions and more. For more information, visit http://www.visitrichmondbc.com/travel-tools/visitor-centre/
Ichiro Japanese Restaurant
Located in a village where many Japanese Canadians live, this great restaurant has served fresh seafood and traditional Japanese cuisine since 2006 in Steveston. Their sushi master, Sakura, has over 25 years in the sushi business and creates original dishes that respect both Japanese and Canadian culture. For more information, visit http://www.ichirojapaneserestaurant.com
Shibuyatei Japanese Restaurant
This popular ramen noodle restaurant, run by Chef Takeo Sato, opened up 4 years ago and serves up Tokyo style ramen with a broth that has many secret ingredients in it. The local favorite doesn't have a website, but does have many great reviews.
Flavours of the West Coast – Ucluelet Locations
Effingham Oyster
Grown deep in the pristine waters of the fjords of Effingham Inlet, oysters are in varying water conditions are kept in this state of the art facility north of Barkley Sound. For more information on their process and distributors, visit www.effinghamoyster.com/home.html
Ravenlady Food Truck
Open year-round, this upscale food truck is located in the heart of Ucluelet, serving an amazing selection of fresh pacific oyster dishes to hungry travellers and locals on the move. For more information on their menu and story, visit www.ravenlady.ca
Hanks Untraditional BBQ
This popular smoked meat restaurant has all the classic grill dishes you can think of, served with a smile. No website is available, but there are great reviews of all the cuisine they offer on sits like TripAdvisor.
Fetch at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort offers a West Coast culinary experience at its ocean side restaurant, lounge and patio in Ucluelet. Fetch's menus offers a variety of fresh, seasonal and all seafood is certified "Ocean Wise" sustainable. For more information, visit www.blackrockresort.com/fetch-home
Wild Pacific Trail
This famous trail originated through the vision and initiative of Ucluelet's 'Oyster Jim' Martin, and continues to evolve with funds donated to the Wild Pacific Trail Society. It also ranks as Trip Advisor's #1 attraction on Vancouver Island, BC! For more information on programs and reviews, visit www.wildpacifictrail.com/home.html
Flavours of the West Coast – Comox Valley Locations
Tree Island Yoghurt
The first of its kind in BC, Tree Island make grass-fed, artisan yogurt with 100% fresh whole BC milk, carefully selecting the best ingredients and handcrafting their yogurt in small batches using a traditional, slow-kettle cooking method. Find out about where you can buy their product and more here www.treeislandyogurt.com
The Cumberland Hemp Company
At Cumberland Hemp Company their mission is to provide a Vancouver
Island a source of hemp based products to ensure a sustainable source of
food for their communities and a sustainable industry base for hemp fiber. To learn more about their product line, visit www.cumberlandhempcompany.com
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
Nestled in a coastal forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa offers breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Indulge in contemporary West Coast cuisine at their Breakwater Restaurant while taking in natural island views. For more information on hours and reservations, visit http://www.kingfisherspa.com
The White Whale Restaurant
Named after the "White Whale" from a local First Nations Legend, this charming restaurant strives to honour that legend by offering a safe haven where their community can come together and share in the bounty of their region. For information on their cuisine, visit www.whitewhalecourtenay.ca
The Wandering Moose Café
A family operation run by Cumberland locals, the Ransom family's goal is to offer quality products in a friendly, quick and efficient manner for people on the go or with time to just sit back and relax in a beautiful part of history. For more information on their menu, go to www.wanderingmoose.ca
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
The Comox Valley Farmers' Market Association was born in 1992 when a group of local growers saw the need for a gathering place for farmers to sell directly to the consumer. The purpose of the market has always been to promote the economic health of the local farm community to promote local agriculture. For more information on vendors and hours, visit www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
Flavours of the West Coast – Creston Locations
Kootenay Alpine Cheese
The magnificent Thomson Mountain range, it's alpine meadows and forested slopes maintain a sentinel over this dairy farm. They use no pesticides, GMO's or chemical fertilizer on the land. For more information on their process and product line, visit www.kootenayalpinecheese.com
William Tell Orchard
Named after the famous peasant who defied Austrian authority in the 13th century, this vineyard and orchard has lots to offer. The vines are own rooted unlike most vineyards in British Columbia which are planted with grafted vines. The orchard is a mixed orchard planted with a variety of apples, pears, peaches, plums and apricots. For more information on their products, visit www.williamtell.ca
Dan McMurray Seed Bank
In association with Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, this seed collection includes hundreds of tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons, peas, and beans to reach their goal of preserving the diversity of heirloom seeds and ensure the food security of their region. For more information visit www.crestonfoodaction.ca/site/seed-saving/
Bailie Grohman Winery
This boutique winery is named after one of the region's most legendary pioneers, William Baillie-Grohman, as his pioneering, tenacious spirit is one they admire. Their approach is to produce small lots of super premium wine in their 5,000 case boutique winery while everything is done by hand, from the farming to picking and sorting at harvest. For more information, visit www.bailliegrohman.com
Flavours of the West Coast – Squamish Locations
Howe Sound Brewery
Since 1996, Howe Sound has been brewing traditional craft beer in the beautiful, rugged Squamish setting. Their brewpub has all of their micro-brewed ales and lagers on tap, or available to go out of their fridge. They strive to have zero effect on the environment by reusing spent grains, yeast, water, bottles and caps to innovatively create secondary products. Find out more at www.howesound.com/home
Nutrient Dense Farm
Nutrient Dense Farm is a small scale urban and rural farm with 3 plots in the heart of beautiful Brackendale and 2 plots engulfed in the upper Squamish valley. They adhere only to natural growing methods while experimenting with a diverse array of farming methods, including biodynamic, no till, companion cropping, cover cropping, etc. For more information, visit www.nutrientdensefarms.net
Fergie's Café
A great breakfast and lunch restaurant in Squamish where you can relax on the sun-drenched deck and enjoy the fabulous views of mount Alpha whilst you feast on fresh, locally-sourced and lovingly prepared food. Find out about the menu at www.sunwolf.net/fergies
Gillespie's Fine Spirits Ltd
Gillespie's describes their mantra as "local awesome booze!" Started by John McLellan and Kelly Woods and inspired by friends, Gillespie's wants and desire to create a greener, more sustainable business model for a product they have a great love and affinity for i.e. booze. Find out more at www.gillespiesfinespirits.com
Sea to Sky Gondola
The Sea to Sky Gondola is open year-round, except for periods of seasonal maintenance. There are different activities offered and different hours of operation depending on the time of year. For more information on the attractions and rates, visit www.seatoskygondola.com
Flavours of the West Coast – Duncan Locations
Providence Farm
This farm is apart of a therapeutic community that provides programs for people who are encountering barriers to education and employment. Their programs are based on principles of horticultural therapy and vocational training that guide their success by caring for the land. Find out more at www.providencefarm.wildapricot.org
Unsworth Vineyards
The Turyk family, who has a long history in the Cowichan Valley area, runs this vineyard. They restored their farmhouse to build a brand around sustainably managed vineyard practices. For more information, check out www.unsworthvineyards.com
Mossy Banks Farm
Mossy Banks is a farming collective in the Cowichan Valley. Their farm is non-certified organic, based on permaculture principles For Vancouver Island. They find farming movement important as we produce only 5% of our food on the island (whereas 50 years ago we produced 80%). For more information, check out www.mossybanks.wordpress.com
The Garage Café
A local favorite, this gluten-free and vegetarian restaurant is one of the hippest places in town. With lots of cuisine to choose from, they offer fresh organic baked goods and entrees for great prices. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DuncanGarageCafeBakery/
Vancouver Island Salt Co.
Taking advantage of the coastal location of Vancouver Island, Andrew Shepherd started this company to offer selection of sea salt infusions harvested from the wild coast of Vancouver Island. For more information on sea salt benefits and VISC products, head over to www.visaltco.com/home-of-canadas-sea-salt
Flavours of the West Coast – Grand Forks Locations
The Borscht Bowl
The Borscht Bowl
A local favorite, this restaurant specializes in authentic Doukhobour cuisine, such as; Pyrahi, Voreniki, Nalesniki, Fruit Pyroshky, Kalachi and Borscht! There are also many homemade stews, chilis and pastries to enjoy. For more information on their menu, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The-Borscht-Bowl-105053049540575/
The Wooden Spoon Brunch & Bistro Co.
Join the rabble-rousers and cantankerous few that post up at The Wooden Spoon Co. where they find nothing "classic" there except the ingredients. The Wooden Spoon Co food philosophy is focused on fresh, house-made dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Find out more at www.woodenspoon.com
PV Ranch Adventures
Peace, solitude, weddings, horses, ranching, fishing and hunting are this ranches specialities. With summer and winter getaways available, visitors can take pleasure in our wide-open fields whether they're green or snowy white. For more information on their activities and rates, visit www.pvranchgetaway.com
Pride of the Valley Flour Mill
Located near the USCC Community Centre in West Grand Forks, this successful mill is currently maintained by a non-profit group, the Doukhobor Milling Heritage Society, and produces brown and white wheat, rye, triticale, and bran. For more information on their history, visit www.usccdoukhobors.org/prideofthevalley/pride.htm
Flavours of the West Coast – Vancouver Locations
Royal Dinette
If you're looking for a restaurant that offers a laidback atmosphere paired with an elegant standard of service to bring a true farm-to-table experience in downtown Vancouver, you've found your destination. Royal Dinette aims to captivate their guests with their local fresh food without complexity. For more information on their menu, check out www.royaldinette.ca
Seabreeze Farms
This project, run by CH Four Biogas, is where an anaerobic digester project that will process the farm's dairy manure as well as approximately 12,000 tons/yr of off-farm organics. The facility in Delta produces biogas that will be cleaned and then sold to FortisBC and injected into the existing natural gas pipeline. For more information, check out www.chfourbiogas.com/seabreeze-farms.html
Capilano Tea House & Botanical Soda Co.
A mother-daughter venture, this Indigenous teahouse walks in two worlds by infusing the traditional teachings of the owners' family throughout contemporary business practices. For more information, go to www.thecapilano.com
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island's website describes the public market by saying "If Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the Island's crown." This market includes day vendors, seasonal recipes, passionate experts and a farmer's market every Thursday. For more information, head over to http://granvilleisland.com/public-market
UBC Farm
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), located at UBC Farm, is a unique research center that aims to understand and fundamentally transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable, food secure future. Students harvest in the sustainable farming program to supply cafeterias and various restaurants. Learn more at http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca
Flavours of the West Coast – Victoria Farm Locations
10 Acres Farm & Kitchen
Mike Murphy and Adam Bongarzone run this farm that has livestock, vegetables and fruit. They have 3 restaurants; a bistro, a commons and a kitchen, where their menu guarantees the freshest and most innovative ingredients available. What they don't grow and ethically raise on their own farm they source from other like-minded farmers, food purveyors and fisherman. Find out more at www.10acres.ca
The Root Cellar
Since 2008 this greengrocer has been in business and focuses on growing farm fresh produce and offering the largest selection of locally prepared food on the Island. All to share their appreciation for nutritious food and healthy lifestyle choices! Learn more at www.therootcellar.ca
The Whole Beast
This artisan cured meat producer opened their business to address a need in the community for high quality hand crafted meats using traditional techniques. They stress the importance of ethically raised heritage breed animals and have been in business since 2011. Find out more at www.thewholebeast.ca
Topsoil – Innovative Urban Agriculture
TOPSOIL converts underutilized urban spaces into productive food growing areas. They also supply fresh premium produce directly to local chefs and restaurants in Victoria. They offer information to local chefs and restaurants that want quality fresh produce and building owners who want to transform their space to get involved in the local food economy. For more info, go to www.topsoileatlocal.com
Spinnakers is a pub and Heritage Guesthouse that was originally constructed in 1884, 100 years before the opening of the brewpub it is today. They offer local craft beer and fresh island produce in their cuisine. For more information about their farm to table kitchens, visit www.spinnakers.com
Flavours of the West Coast – Nelson
Silverking Soya Foods
Silverking's tofu production process is based on traditional Asian methods, with organic soybeans, herbs, and garlic used along with a traditional Japanese coagulant, known as nigari. The closed-kettle method of production gives Silverking tofu a uniquely smooth and delicate texture. Certified organic by The Kootenay Organic Growers Society (KOGS).
Kootenay Co-op (Kootenay Country Store Co-operative)
One of Canada's most successful independent natural foods retailers, the Kootenay Co-Op loves to bring high quality, organic, local, fair trade and whole foods to the people in their community. Learn more at www.kootenay.coop
Antoinette's Dips & Sauces
This artisan food company is all about producing a variety of Dips, Salsas and Tapenades that are sold in natural and traditional grocery retailers in Western Canada. Their products have that unique, fresh flavor and quality that their customers describe as "highly addictive". Find out more at www.specialtydips.com
Ainsworth Hot Springs
First visited by the Ktunaxa First Nations peoples who experienced the waters as a welcome after a long day or hunting, fishing, and gathering roots and berries in what is now known as the Kootenay region, these hot springs are a special part of history. Today Yaqan Nukiy, the Lower Kootenay Band of Creston, returns the Ktunaxa peoples to this significant land so that they may share their appreciation with others. Find out more at www.ainsworthhotsprings.com
Flavours of the West Coast – Nanaimo
St. Jeans Cannery
While St. Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse is widely known for producing Pacific seafood for more than 50 years, its story as a family business starts back in eastern Canada, pre-World War I. This Cannery & Smokehouse is a gourmet seafood producer & retailer and the largest cannery serving the sport fishing industry in BC. Find out more at www.stjeans.com
Morning Star Bison Ranch
The Morning Star Bison Ranch and their Partner-Ranches share their passion for bison meat and do not use any growth hormones, chemicals or steroids in their facility. Learn more about their tips and product at www.m-star.ca/index.html
Nanaimo Museum
Dedicated to the dynamic community Nanaimo has, this is a facility offering diverse interpretive programming encouraging visitors to "Make a Discovery" while exploring the history and heritage of their area. For more information about exhibits and attractions visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca
Mon Petit Choux
This restaurant is committed to bringing you fresh, delicious, and wholesome organic breads, pastries, breakfasts and lunches with gluten free options. For more information on their menu visit www.monpetitchoux.ca
Smokin' Georges BBQ Restaurant
Every city worth its salt has a place that the locals talk about – that place that serves up the tastiest, smokiest, most delicious BBQ. In Nanaimo, that place is Smokin' Georges! For more information about their menu, go to www.smokingeorgesbbq.com
Modern Café
MC describes their style as modern diner with old-fashioned flare. Their dishes of classics like burgers & elevated mac 'n' cheese are local favorites. For more information on their menu go to www.themoderncafe.ca


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RaceFAIL in Cooney's "Household Spirits."
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You don't deserve to get raped.
Some thoughts on the FRIEND ZONE.
You can't fix a body you hate.
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On Black Swan and incest.
Religious discrimination is not a good look.
Comical lessons from Xmen.
Pi vs. tau: I have no idea.
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From Nuria: REALLY AWESOME talk on feminism and ableism.
HRC store vandalized.
Justin Bond talks art. <3
Ben Affleck to play a Latino. Why.


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In 1998, astronomers at the Parkes Observatory in New South Wales, Australia, noticed their iconic radio telescope was picking up an odd signal. These signals, known as perytons, continued to be detected once or twice a year, and were described by scientists as "millisecond-duration transients of terrestrial origin." For 17 years, the best explanation for the signals that astronomers could come up with was that the "reasonably local" interference was in some way connected to lightning strikes. That is, until the astronomers of Parkes Observatory installed a new receiver that was better able to monitor the interference—and with this, they found that the signals were coming in at 2.4 GHz. By no small coincidence, 2.4 GHz is the signature of a microwave. As the astronomers explained in a recent paper "We have identified strong out-of-band emission at 2.3-2.5 GHz associated with several peryton events. Subsequent tests revealed that a peryton can be generated at 1.4 GHz when a microwave oven door is opened prematurely and the telescope is at an appropriate relative angle." That is, when the telescope is aimed at the kitchen, and someone really wants their cup noodles. Which, at Parkes Observatory, is a phenomenon that occurs once or twice a year.
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A tiny Chinese lady, fashioned of terra cotta more than 2,000 years ago, holds a powder puff while looking into a round, hand-held mirror. Two other elegant women, painted on a scroll a few centuries later, also pay close attention to their appearance. One is having her hair done in front of a large mirror on a stand. The other meets the gaze of viewers in a mirrored reflection of her face.
The two works of art, displayed on opposite sides of the hallway leading to "Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirrors From the Lloyd Cotsen Collection" — an exhibition at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino — introduce the familiar aspect of the show: mirrors as looking glasses.
What's on view in the gallery is far more complicated. With their reflective sides turned to the back and their intricately decorated surfaces facing viewers, the mirrors are more than aids to feminine beauty. They can be cosmological charts, time capsules, guides to religious beliefs or keys to value systems and social order, as Suzanne Cahill, a history professor at UC San Diego and author of the Cotsen collection catalog, pointed out in a recent lecture at the Huntington.


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Junipero Serra Peak, California
Prominence: 4447 ft, 1356 m
Elevation: 5862 feet, 1787 meters
True Isolation: 131.81 mi, 212.12 km
Elevation Info:
NAVD88 Elevation
: 5865 ft / 1788 m
Latitude/Longitude (WGS84)
36.145661, -121.419117 (Dec Deg)
642224 E 4001262 N, Zone 10 (UTM)
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USA Lower 48 Top 400 Peaks by Prominence
(Rank #92)
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(Rank #422)
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(Rank #141)
USA Lower 48 Peaks with 4000 feet of Prominence
(Rank #92)
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(Rank #28)
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(Rank #12)
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(Rank #15)
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(Rank #310)
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(Rank #336)
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(Rank #26)
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(Rank #79)
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(Rank #63)
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(Rank #72)
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(Rank #36)
USA Lower 48 Top 100 Peaks by Prominence
(Rank #92)
California Peaks with 25 Miles of Isolation
(Rank #4)
United States Peaks with 100 miles of Isolation
(Rank #49)
California County Prominence Peaks
(Rank #12)
Pacific Coast CoHPs
(Rank #26)
Selected Guidebook(s) for this Peak:
California County Summits (Suttle)
Selected Trip Reports from this site:
1963-06-10 by Frederick Johnson
2001-05-11 by Scott Surgent
2009-11-07 by Ken Russell
2010-04-10 by Eric Kassan (GPS Track)
2010-10-23 by Al Sandorff
2011-04-17 by James Barlow
2011-04-20 by Peter James (GPS Track)
2011-11-21 by Michael Wanberg
2012-07-07 by Vic Hanson
2012-11-24 by Kathy Wing
2013-06-07 by Patrick Bergeron (GPS Track)
2013-07-06 by Travis Brashers
2013-12-17 by Gary Kremen
2014-03-29 by Mihai Giurgiulescu (GPS Track)
2014-10-15 by Andrew Kirmse
2014-11-09 by Scott Burley (GPS Track)
2017-03-17 by Scott Greco
2017-04-15 by Derek Tse (GPS Track)
2017-05-06 by Greg Sweel
2017-05-20 by Dean Gaudet (GPS Track)
2017-05-23 by James Graham (Unsuccessful)
2017-12-27 by Brad Dozier (GPS Track)
2017-12-28 by Jessica Johnson
2018-01-27 by Andy Spivack (GPS Track)
2018-03-24 by Connor McEntee (Unsuccessful)
2018-05-12 by Edmarc Hedrick (GPS Track)
2018-05-19 by Coby King (GPS Track)
2018-12-18 by Rafee Memon (GPS Track)
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Junipero Serra Peak from the Santa Lucia Trail (2015-01-17). Photo by
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Clean Prominence
: 4447 ft/1356 m
Optimistic Prominence
: 4447 ft/1356 m
Key Col
: 1415 ft/431 m
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Distance: 131.81 mi/212.12 km
Isolation Limit Point
: 37.5084, -119.7517
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Country #4 in the North Cape Hypothesis, #17 on a bicycle — which country is it though? — my passport now has an exit stamp from Ukraine, but no entry stamp — what does any of that even mean?
Transnistria might have been the first place i've ever visited just a couple of weeks after first hearing about it. When i was still in Bucharest, preparing to leave on my bicycle towards Odessa and beginning to think about my route back to Ukraine through Moldova afterwards, my host Paul warned me, pointing to a map on their wall, "there has been some tension around this area." A couple of days later, in Galați, i learned from my host Dan, who had been to Transnistria about ten years before, that the issues i might face had a somewhat different nature — i was not so much to expect the danger from an ongoing civil war as the unwritten rules of a breakaway state in an administrative limbo. Another couple of days later came my next host Yuriy, in Izmail, and that, too, went largely away — "I have friends there, I visit often myself, you won't have any problems."
In Odessa i then met Nastasia — "where are you from?" — "Tiraspol" — "Transnistria!?" — "oh, you know about it!" — "i'm going there!!" My initial reservation about what and how much to ask her wound up being totally uncalled for — she was delighted to share her experience growing up in Transnistria, and i was fascinated by her astute observations.
Still a bit apprehensive, but as prepared for what may develop as one could possibly be (and now also rightfully excited) i left Odessa loving my life like few times before.
very first impressions
On the border they first offered me only a 10-hour transit visa, as expected. But then i told them that i would like to stay longer — "do you have a hotel reservation?" — "i'm going to stay with a friend" — i gave them the address of my host in Tiraspol, and i now had a 24-hour visa, which i thought would be more than enough for me to figure out what to do. The customs officer was friendly and polite, and it went just like it does most of the time, with all the standard questions about my overarching objective and what they might find in my luggage — "personal items and camping gear" — "OK, safe travels."
The first thing i noticed upon entering Transnistria were the roads, which were impeccable — quite a blessing after about a month in Romania and Ukraine, where road quality oscillates between bad and worse. It was the first place where i noticed the three-lane system, which i thought to be a rather clever concept — drivers in either direction use their respective right lanes, and the middle one is just for overtaking. Traffic was very mild anyways throughout the whole of Transnistria in general and Tiraspol in particular, which certainly helps a lot to keep the roads in good condition. Either way, i was grateful for the blessing — Tiraspol was by far the most pleasant city arrival of my entire cycle touring career to date — it felt much like arriving in a typical countryside village, except perhaps for the buildings and underlying infrastructure.
My host was in the other end of town, and it was close to dawn, so i slowed down but didn't stop — we'll do more sightseeing before leaving tomorrow. Two guys in a car paired with me, slowing me further down — it gets harder and harder keep my balance while talking to them, so we eventually all stop. It takes a little while until another car stops behind them and becomes impatient enough to start honking their horn. They start moving again, and pull into a small lot further down the road. I don't remember whether or not it was clear that they did so expecting me to stop also and resume our conversation, but so i did — i hadn't yet been able to find an open Wi-Fi connection, and needed help contacting my host. They offered to lead the way there, and i agreed to follow.
A rather warm welcome so far — diligent border officers, good roads, friendly locals!
the most interesting boring place on Earth
My host in Tiraspol, was a rather chilled guy, and we seemed to have quite a lot in common despite our diametrically opposed political leanings. I believe the best way to summarize it is that we seem to share a strong desire for the most uneventful possible existence — if i understand it correctly, he grew up in the capital of his home country (like me), was educated in the US (like me), set up a reasonable source of passive income and retirement security (working on that), then wound up in Tiraspol, where he figured he would be able to live a good enough life without too much of a hassle (precisely what i believe i found in L'viv). We parted ways on his apparent nostalgic feelings for Soviet times — though i will say that our conversations have at least made me revisit some questions for which i had thought i already had the best answers — what is/should be the role of government in our self-actualization? — to what extent do conducive circumstances for that hinge upon the underlying political context? — might Western democracies have simply created the illusion of freedom for their citizens at the expense of the reality of limitation of freedom for those outside their borders? — it doesn't seem like many people under even the best-functioning representative democracies around have fully bought into such illusion anyways.
Vitaly helped me register so i could stay longer in Tiraspol, an opportunity i gladly welcomed. The procedure takes a bit of time from you and your host, but it's otherwise quite straightforward — there were no lines, and i don't believe the clerk even ever looked at me — she just seemed a bit irked from having to fill out (by hand) yet another handful of forms with the relevant pieces of information from our respective passports. They didn't seem to care about how long i stayed, so long as that amounted to a number of days smaller than or equal to 45 — i asked for three days, they gave me a week — word has it that one could in principle keep re-registering for rows of 45 days indefinitely, and the only institution that could potentially have a problem with that is the government of Moldova — which i heard in turn rarely makes a big deal out of it either.
A great opportunity to experience more of the place — meet more chilled, friendly people, and engage with them in innocent activities ranging from having a weekday picnic in the park to attending a screening of Latvian cartoons,
venturing (by bicycle) out of Tiraspol, sampling the first layer of villages away from the city, only to experience the same flavor of countryside hospitality as anywhere else i'd been, and also across the Dniester River and into the nearby city of Bendery,
play with my recently acquired action camera,
and drink a fair amount of kvas, to which i got hopelessly hooked, and hoped i'd be able to continue finding throughout the former Soviet world.
They have their own money (Transnistrian rubles), which at present can only be bought and sold in Transnistria. It has some of the most interesting features of any currency i'd ever seen — this includes but is not limited to plastic coins (in different geometric shapes, not just the round one shown in the picture), and an actual photograph on the back of their 5 Transnistrian rubles bill!
I'm surprised nobody has found the person on the photo and made them a celebrity-for-15-minutes yet.
no red flags at all?
Sure. There are notable symbols of Soviet pride all over the place, such as well kept statues of Lenin, or the hammer and sickle in their flag.
In hindsight, i honestly have no idea what to make out of that.
A friend of mine reacted, seemingly upset, that they still use the hammer and sickle on their flag when i shared a photo of my arrival in Tiraspol on my FB wall. It turns out she's from Denmark, which is ironically one of the many countries to still have a cross on their flag!
Apparently, symbols can be quite robust — ideologies, on the other hand, i'm not so sure anymore — while the church in Denmark has gradually become a cultural relic, with their buildings hosting an ever increasing proportion of avant-garde jazz recitals over religious services, Transnistria seemed to be, for better or worse, a free market society where it would not be difficult for a foreigner to come in and start their own business, as my host in Tiraspol had just done.
I don't travel to discuss politics.
very first expressions
Incidentally, Tiraspol was where i started feeling an urge to stay longer than just a few days at the same place. Was it their quiet that i needed? Perhaps that urge was a reaction to the initial institutional restriction on how long i could stay? Or did the restriction simply draw my attention to something that in practice had already been the case all along?
I travel following and relying largely on the hospitality of locals. So, at least practically, my stay just about anywhere has also been constrained to the few nights my hosts have agreed to have me in their home — with a few notable exceptions, longer stays usually come with the expectation that you'll work for them in return — may we call that a "working visa"? There's no free will in this Universe — there are conservation law manifolds at best — we're all stuck in a metaphorical elevator.
Walking down the street with my host Vitaly and his friend Ol'a, i noticed a language center — what if i found a place to teach English for a few months somewhere in the world? I figured walking in to ask wouldn't hurt, and was encouraged by their openness to having someone from outside teaching English there — they heard my English, found my story interesting, and it seems like it would have been mostly a matter of working out the underlying paperwork — to my surprise, the possibility of just doing it as a visitor and getting paid under the table was never implied.
It was the cordial Natal'ja, from the Tourist Information Center in Tiraspol, who connected me with the folks at the language center.
I don't remember whether i understood them to be connected with each other, or if simply first walked into the tourist information center by mistake. I told Natal'ja that i'd stop by when i came back for my appointment at the language center, and we ended up talking for quite a while. I was impressed with their resourcefulness, especially after hearing that they had only opened one week before. There was a variety of pamphlets and brochures describing suggested activities in and outside of Tiraspol, about most of which Natalja was prepared to talk at length. Their postcards and fridge magnets were simple and tasteful. They clearly want people from outside to visit.
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The gist of this is that my time in Tiraspol was about as uneventful as it could have possibly been — whether or not you consider that to be a good thing, nothing much happened there. Sure, i have not tried dancing naked on top of the tank in the WWII memorial in Tiraspol, or else testing the limits of Transnistrian authorities' agreeability in any other stupid way. I minded my own business, and they minded theirs — whatever it is. In contrast, just before the beginning of this cycle tour, i was briefly detained and interviewed by the police right in front of the house where i'd lived for the previous two years in Copenhagen, Denmark — presumably for walking back from the train station at a leisurely pace while checking my phone.
So, are you nearby and considering whether or not to visit Transnistria? My only regret is not staying longer and exploring more of their countryside — next time 😀
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This article is the fourth one in a series about how my expectations and prejudices about each country i visited during the North Cape Hypothesis (my latest cycle touring project) have been challenged by my actual experience in them. You may read the first three about Serbia, Romania, and my first time in Ukraine by following the links!


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It's easy to forget that's not the case in Japan, where lifetime employment is part of the culture. Striking out on one's own is a significant creative and professional risk. But the Japanese industry and companies like Konami are now increasingly focused on social games, a significant contrast with the kind of thing IGA's fans have been asking him for.
"For the longest time, when I was working at Konami, I was protected by my company. They took care of me. Now I'm kind of anxious."
In a hotel suite the creator and I are sitting only a short distance apart, and I'm here to talk about his feelings, not mine. He is tall, wears all black, and his long dark hair is pulled back. You can kind of tell he's into vampires.
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