The Nomad Oma

We had a day exploring the island that included so much astonishing variety it was mind blowing! Here's our favorite places and things to...

This is a beautiful hike near Caniçal, Madeira that offers some stunning panoramic views. The official guide we used listed the trail as...

We picked up our rental car and headed out for our first road adventure here in Madeira deciding to drive up the western side of the...

There are a number of great places to walk to see views around the capital of Madeira. We have continued to explore from where our...

Often there are clouds moving all around and hugging the tops of the mountains that surround Funchal, the capital of Madeira. One day we...

For a few days we biked and walked portions of the Galloping Goose trail, on Vancouver Island, which follows a former railway line from...

During our visit with Kev & Heidi we spent an evening out on this wonderful historic sailboat. We had previously gone out during the day...

Victoria, B.C. We had a fantastic five days with my brother Kevin & his wife Heidi when they came to stay with us. It was his first time...

We've had a chance to do some fun things on the water during our time here in Victoria. One day we went kayaking with Kelp Reef...

Our second full day in Telegraph Cove we went back out on the water to do a three hour tour with Prince of Wales. This time on their...

Telegraph Cove is situated in a sheltered inlet at the northern end of Johnstone Strait (on the eastern coast of Northern Vancouver...

We stayed in a wonderful little cottage right on the water for three nights. It was in the Port McNeill area (which is on the Northeast...

British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Thought I'd share some cool information I've learned to start this post off. Just...

We took a two night getaway to this gorgeous area which is about a five hour drive from Victoria. It's on the West side of Vancouver...

On our way here from the Oregon coast we made a quick stop to see our friends, Susan & Doug, who own Fleurish Lavender which is a small...

A beautiful time on the island. This is my most favorite time of the day as the sun starts to get lower, the colors get vibrant, wildlife...