One week left before departure and sooo much to do still. I have been assembling and collecting the “right gear” now for weeks, see the next post about details. I am fulfilling a dream of mine that I have had for at least 15 years. On one of my visits back to Germany I pickedContinue reading “Getting ready for my big hike – Munich to Venice!”
Author Archives: Sibylle
A bouquet of wildflowers
I picked myself a wonderful bouquet of flowers last night. All growing alongside the road and in the meadows everywhere right now. It also transported me back to my childhood, remembering I had done this many times before. A way of being in the moment, time does not exist as you walk from flower toContinue reading “A bouquet of wildflowers”
Rhubarb Coconut Muffins – gluten free, dairy free – vegan option
Rhubarb is still around everywhere but not for much longer. Use this chance to dive into these fresh flavours one more time! Of course you could always freeze some diced rhubarb to make these muffins later in the year or use different fruit instead. I would suggest blueberries, peaches, apples, pineapple – be creative andContinue reading “Rhubarb Coconut Muffins – gluten free, dairy free – vegan option”
Bear Hill Hike – 22km
Our longest hike yet! Roundtrip 22km, 611m altitude gain and 673 altitude loss. We had fabulous weather, stopped at Dan’s Farm for a snack and drink, went up Bear Hill, down to Elk Lake and a big loop back to Brentwood Bay. The puppies are always happy to get their ration of snacks and waterContinue reading “Bear Hill Hike – 22km”
Hiking – a way of getting connected!
Hiking has always been something I liked to do. Often more like walking, especially walking the dogs, but this year it has become more intense, a different importance, a different level. Through all these early months of 2020 (the year of Covid 19 when the world came to a stop), a lot of us allContinue reading “Hiking – a way of getting connected!”