Category Archives: TOURING

SALUTE TO THE SALMON

Posted on November 14, 2014 by bilyreid

I was fortunate to finally view the salmon spawning spectacle on the Adams River near Shuswap, British Columbia. EARLIER SALMON FISHING TRIP ON HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA  ADAMS RIVER, SHUSWAP, BRITISH COLUMBIA SALMON READY TO SPAWN ADAMS RIVER WELCOME CENTRE View … Continue reading →

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SQUILAX GENERAL STORE

Posted on November 7, 2014 by bilyreid

SQUILAX GENERAL STORE AND HOSTEL, SQUILAX, BRITISH COLUMBIA HOME OF THE YUMA BAT

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WINE TASTING THE OKANAGAN

Posted on November 7, 2014 by bilyreid

Had the chance to the spend a couple days visiting the scenic wineries in the Kelowna area during my recent visit to British Columbia. GRAY MONK VINEYARD Great place for lunch with a fabulous view.  SUMMERHILL WINERY, KELOWNA Home of … Continue reading →

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ENDERBY CLIFFS HIKE

Posted on November 3, 2014 by bilyreid

ENDERBY, BRITISH COLUMBIA This panorama was taken half way up the Enderby Cliffs hike. The town itself can be seen in the top left corner with the Shuswap river flowing through the central valley below.  Anthony Hopkins was scheduled to … Continue reading →

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VIRGIN GALACTIC

Posted on October 31, 2014 by bilyreid

SPACE IS VIRGIN TERRITORY In the heart of London’s “Clubland” on Pall Mall is the booking office for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, just a hundred yards down from the Reform Club (where Phineas Fogg made his famous bet to … Continue reading →

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DORSET SQUARE, LONDON

Posted on October 24, 2014 by bilyreid

DORSET HOUSE I lived in Dorset House for a couple of months back in the late 80’s. Dark and gloomy, I couldn’t get out of the place fast enough. Today flats go in excess of a million pounds. Go figure!! … Continue reading →

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CHESTER, CHESHIRE

Posted on October 22, 2014 by bilyreid

Lovely Chester is the historic county town of Cheshire. CHESTER CATHEDRAL CHESTER HIGH STREET Throngs of shoppers on a busy Saturday afternoon.  WALLED CITY Chester’s medieval wall with Roman ruins in front right.

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RUNNYMEDE, SURREY

Posted on October 20, 2014 by bilyreid

MAGNA CARTA MONUMENT During my recent trip to  London, I made a pilgrimage hike out to Runnymede despite ISIS threats to the London transport system. Next year will be the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta Libertatum.  MEMORIAL … Continue reading →

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HIKING IN CHESHIRE

Posted on October 5, 2014 by bilyreid

A CIVILIZED PASSTIME  CHESHIRE SCENERY ALPACA Not your grandfather’s livestock!! THE CAT & FIDDLE The Cat and Fiddle is the second highest pub in Britain.  It is situated on the western fringes of Cheshire in the Peak District National Park. … Continue reading →

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LAKE VYRNWY, MONTGOMERYSHIRE, WALES

Posted on October 5, 2014 by bilyreid

LAKE VYRNWY DAM Lake Vyrnwy in mid Wales  is the water supply reservoir for the English city of Liverpool.  The impressive Victorian dam which makes this possible was completed in 1888. LAKE VYRNWY Lake Vyrnwy is a designated nature reserve … Continue reading →

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