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Chase to Emerald Lake Lodge near Field

August 5, 2018 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 34 Comments

Saturday 16th June, 2018 We're climbing ever higher today - driving up into the Rocky Mountains proper. We hadn't been on the road long before we spied an Osprey on the nest. You've got to admire the confidence of a bird who places itself in such an exposed position, albeit that it is high up. … Continue reading Chase to Emerald Lake Lodge near Field

Tyax to the Quaaout Lodge near Chase

July 12, 2018 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 17 Comments

Friday 15th June 2018 Today we are headed for Quaaout Lodge on Little Shuswap Lake near the small village of Chase. It's going to be a long drive day, partially because one direct route is closed, and partially because we have to back-track to the turn-off at Lillooet. Nothing for it but to be on … Continue reading Tyax to the Quaaout Lodge near Chase

Home Are The Wanderers

July 7, 2018 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 39 Comments

It's been five sleeps in our own bed since returning from six weeks jaunting around USA, Canada and Alaska. All the old patterns have returned - which means I'm rarely awake before the sun is well up. Except on the first morning when, after a good night's sleep, I woke ready to greet the day. … Continue reading Home Are The Wanderers

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Garrulous Gwendoline

Garrulous Gwendoline

Australian writer who grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. Her memoir, I Belong to No One, is available in Paperback, eBook, Kindle and Audio. Published by Hachette Australia and Orion Books UK.

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