along the usual path ….

So I’m with my mum for a couple of days … missed her 90th birthday, was on my way home then – so after a Saturday full of laundry I left for mum on Sunday. Thank God, I did that …

chasing the balls … under the sun without any noise.

This was written in Chicago, 10th of July – but never had time to post it. My last full day in Chicago. It’s Saturday morning, still very hot and but the wind has returned – but didn’t want to take …

sleep number … in seattle

Everything went very smooth – the crossing was beautiful – and problem free, with the Clipper. Had a turkey croissant for US$5.50/€4.45/£3.50 aboard – not worth writing about and served ice cold – had to take for it for what …

scene from a bachelor life … Bertil, part 4

Bertil is 35 years old. He is single. One day, a friend asks him, “Why aren’t you married? Can’t you meet a woman who will be a good wife for you?” Bertil answers, “I met many good women, but when …

the last meal with the gang

Start writing this on my way to Seattle aboard Clipper – fast craft, catamaran – we have the most stunning afternoon. Departed 05.30pm and we will be arriving Seattle at 08.15pm – then straight to the Radisson Hotel at the …

what I had to leave behind

by the lake watching the time goes by….

My friends has a lake hide away by Cowichan Lake and this morning we packed the truck with the girls (mum spend her day by her sick fathers hospital bed) and a girlfriend plus picnic stuff and off we went …

puzzel until brunch

“The Blue Fox Cafe” 919 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8V 3K2, Tel; (250) 380-1683 $$ Today I was invited by my host to have brunch with him and his daughter’s at the most popular breakfast place in Victoria. We were …

under a yellow umbrella on the dock

“Bridges” 1696 Duranleau Street, Granville Island Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4 Tel; (604) 687-4400 $$-$$$ This establishment has the best tables in town. It’s a combination of bistro, patio, bar and on the second floor with balcony, fine dining. After spending …

spanish wedges, english peas and italian pasta

“Tavolàta” 2323 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 838-8008 Head Chef; Brand Kirksey – Sous Chef; Joel Hayward An Ethan Stowell restaurant $$$ – Modern Italian After I had that great evening at “Spur Gastropub”  – I decided to try …

monday lunch in victoria … one of the best

After a Sunday with rain and drizzle that already started in Vancouver – witch I welcomed with open arms. It was just what my body and soul needed if 14 days of constant sunshine – we are back on the …

20% tip … but the sunset priceless.

“C Restaurant” 2-1600 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L9 Tel; (604) 681 1164 Executive Chef; Rob Clark – Chef de Cuisine; Les Humphries $$$-$$$$, Contemporary Fish & Seafood After that Vancouver and I came on the wrong foot with each …

a fruit bowl and hash browns with an ocean view for $28.00

Have eaten 1000’s and 1000’s  breakfasts all over the world, but Seattle served the ultimate breakfast, maybe not the most healthiest – but the most tasty and friendly. At “Lowell’s”, Pike Place Market – nothing fancy – but so unforgettable, …

just want to say hello …

So it’s now time to leave US and go to Canada – a bit early for departure to for the King Street Station in Seattle, so I sitting in the Warwick Hotel’s business center. Only want to say hello to you all …

water … water … water …. please, water

Have been out and about – bought a day travel card, because my feet’s are having a rough time. Wanted to go to the Old Town – to take some photos of the beautiful houses and surroundings … so off …