Wet wooden walkway through the North Pacific Cannery site, Port Edward BC Canada

Exploring the Cannery
Even in the rain, the North Pacific Cannery on the Skeena River in British Columbia, Canada, is a charming place to explore.

It was raining.

But, it was early June – so still part of a wet spring – and I was only a 15 minute drive away from Prince Rupert, the rainiest city in Canada.

So, wet weather was to be expected.

I was staying in Prince Rupert while on a road trip around British Columbia (BC). The day before, I had treated myself to a boat trip into grizzly bear territory (see: Khutzeymateen Provincial Park). That evening, I had a booking for the evening ferry to Haida Gwaii (Watch this space!), so I needed a short, local excursion.

The North Pacific Cannery museum fit the bill perfectly!

Originally built in 1889, the site was restored after the North Coast Marine Museum Society was formed in 1979. Today it is the oldest surviving salmon cannery in BC and a designated national historic site.

Even today, this site feels remote. Back when the cannery was opened, it must have felt even more so! But, the huge seasonal salmon runs through these west-coast waters were ready to be tapped. In the days before refrigerated boats, the harvest had to be quickly processed near to the actual fishing grounds, and a number of self-contained cannery-communities – accessible only by rail or water – were built to house the workers required. 

The North Pacific Cannery was the longest running of these operations, canning salmon through to 1968. Over time, it witnessed a lot of changes in the processing methodology. In the days before mechanisation, everything was done by hand: even the cans were made by Chinese tinsmiths! Some of the tools and machines from across the years are on display in the main cannery building. The administration offices and some of the residences are also open to wander through.

The catchphrase of the Museum is “History with a View”, and the site is indeed in the most magnificent setting, with clear waters and dramatic mountains all around. The high point for me, however, was Mama’s Mess House Cafe where I enjoyed a delicious lunch of historically inspired cuisine.

Join me for a rainy walk through some unique and original BC architecture:

The North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site from across the railway tracks, Port Edward BC Canada

The North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
From the parking lot, I already get a taste of the historical wooden buildings rising out of the waters of the Skeena River. Access to railways in the early 1900s changed the fortunes of many of these early enterprises.

Rickety dock at the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site, Port Edward BC Canada

Dock Ruins
I love the tumble-down nature of a lot of the surrounds here; I much prefer this to a site that is overly-renovated, to the point where you have no sense of the age!

Salmon chowder and butter biscuit, the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site, Port Edward BC Canada

A Lunch in the Mess
Corbin’s salmon chowder and Al’s butter biscuits made for a wonderful lunch and respite from the rain.

Two young volunteers, the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site, Port Edward BC Canada

Al and Corbin
The two young cooks agreed to pose for me before closing up shop.

View down the Skeena River from the North Pacific Cannery,Port Edward BC Canada

The Skeena River from the North Pacific Cannery

Red and white buildings, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Cannery Buildings
The red shingle roofs make a nice contrast to the expanse of green forest.

Window in a staff cottage, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Window in a Staff Cottage
The cosy worker’s cottages were segregated by ethnic group – as were the jobs.

Inside a worker

A Living Room
Much of the First Nation- and Chinese-worker housing was removed when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway came through. Most of the Japanese-occupied buildings have been lost through obsolescence and neglect …

A tea set and a hurricane lamp, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Still Life Found : a Tea Set and a Hurricane Lamp
… but a few sample items have been put on display for illustrative purposes.

Bath house, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Bath House
Japanese workers insisted on something resembling a traditional bath house.

View through a kitchen in the worker housing, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

An Old Kitchen

Worker housing through a window, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

The House Next Door
Wood is plentiful in these parts; flat ground is not so easy to come by. Houses on pylons over the water are not uncommon.

Looking up a wet wooden walkway, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Wet Wooden Walkway
The advantage of the rain (!!) is that it makes for wonderful reflections and shine. (iPhone12Pro)

Educational and historical materials, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

History Lessons
The site saw a lot of changes over its almost 90 years of continuous salmon production and fish processing.

Profile of a seated person in rough wood, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

“I See People!”

People on a walkway, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC

In the Rain

Close up detail: Rusty texture in painted metal, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Textures in the Rust
Most things are labeled with their purpose; I’m more interested in the patterns and shapes!

Cannery machinery, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Cannery Machinery
Over time, the process of canning salmon became much more mechanised.

Cannery machinery, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Conveyer Belt
This mechanisation lead, of course, to a loss of jobs.

Cannery machinery, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Wheels and Gears
I can’t remember what this is for – time travel, perhaps?

A wet wooden wharf, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

A Wet Wharf

Looking up a wet wooden walkway, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

More Lines and Angles
Not all of the buildings are open to the public, but it was still lovely wandering across the wooden walkways.

Extended wooden wharf, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Pylons in the Rain
The walkways lead off in all directions.

Barn swallow on and information board, the North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward BC Canada

Barn Swallow – Hirundo Rustica
A little swallow was the only wildlife I saw that day!

It really was a lovely way to spend a few hours, and revisit some of British Columbia’s rich historical heritage.

The lunch was a bonus!

Text: Happy Rambling

Until next time, 

Happy Rambling!

09June2022

Young Greek woman in a kitchen with a mountain backdrop, Platia Naxos Greece

The Next Generation
At the family-run Platia Taverna and Cooking School on Naxos, we had hands-on practice making traditional Greek dishes under the watchful eyes of local cooks – all in an enviable setting.

One of the many joys of travel is the food – and the excuse to sample new cuisines.

I especially love participating in locally based cooking classes: not because I have any intention of replicating the recipes at home, but because I love photographing the colours and textures (eg: Weekly Wanders Cooking Class). I enjoy hearing about the local ingredients and the rationale behind putting them together in particular ways – and I relish eating the results.

Everywhere I went in Greece, the food was wonderful: every mouthful was bursting with fresh wholesomeness. So, I was really pleased to see that the small group I was travelling with in the Cyclades was going to have a cooking class at the Platia Restaurant in Galini Village on the island of Naxos.

In addition to making several dishes under the very-watchful eyes of three Greek women, we visited the family farm to see where some of the ingredients were sourced. The whole setting was idyllic, and the lunch – accompanied by home-made ouzo – was mouth-watering.

Join me for a freshly-cooked meal in Greece:

Clean cooking

Everything is Ready
When we arrived, shortly before 11am, everything was laid out neatly in the bright and airy restaurant space.

Clean cooking utensils in front of a garden window, Platia, Naxos Greece

Utensils and the Garden
Outside the large windows, the garden is fresh and inviting.

Two Greek woman in a kitchen courtyard, Platia, Naxos Greece

Sisters in the Kitchen
The older cooks keep a very watchful eye on everything!

Steel bowl and kitchen utensils, Platia, Naxos Greece

Implements Ready
Gleaming like surgical instruments, the tools for preparing the vegetables are organised.

A woman coring a red capsicum, Platia, Naxos Greece

Demonstrating Technique
The cooks show the participants how to core the capsicum in preparation for stuffing. (iPhone12Pro)

Close-up: hands chopping green herbs, Platia, Naxos Greece

Chopping Herbs
Meanwhile, herbs are chopped finely for the Tzatziki dip. (iPhone12Pro)

 

Baskets of vegetables in front of window, Platia, Naxos Greece

Still Life Found : Baskets of Vegetables
(iPhone12Pro)

A woman pouring tomato sauce, Platia, Naxos Greece

Home-Made Tomato Paste
Rich tomato sauce is added to a cooked rice mixture. (iPhone12Pro)

Close-up: hands chopping green herbs, Platia, Naxos Greece

Stuffing Capsicum
The herbed rice and tomato mixture is stuffed into the cleaned capsicums before baking. (iPhone12Pro)

Four travellers stuffing capsicum, Platia cooking school, Naxos Greece

Stuffing the Vegetables
We all spend some time stuffing the capsicums, eggplants, and other vegetables. (Not My Image)

Women pouring oil over filled capsicum, Platia, Naxos Greece

Oiling the Vegetables
… and they are drizzled with olive oil before going into a roasting oven.
(iPhone12Pro)

A tray of red stuffed capsicum, Platia, Naxos Greece

Stuffed Vegetables
Once the capsicum are stuffed, the caps are replaced, …

Meatballs and a bubbling pot of fat, Platia cooking school, Naxos Greece

Frying Meatballs
Next, it is time to mix, shape, and fry the meatballs. (iPhone12Pro)

Cooks at work in a kitchen, Platia cooking school, Naxos Greece

A Natural Smile

Red metal decorative bicycle, Platia Restaurant, Naxos Greece

Bicycle in the Yard
The sun is high on the courtyard, …

Inside Platia Restaurant, Naxos Greece

A Clean Airy Space
… and back inside, the room has been magically put back to rights!

Countryside, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

To the Farm
While our vegetables roast, we take a short trip to the nearby farm property. (iPhone12Pro)

Man on a dirt path in orchard and bamboo, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Farmer in his Orchard
The owner leads us into his property.

Colourful bee hives, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Past the Hives

Quince – Cydonia Oblonga

Portrait: Greek farmer explaining his trees, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Farmer
Our guide points out some of the fruit that is ripening, …

Close-up: Citrus medica on a tree, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Citron – Citrus Medica
… including some which is less familiar to us.

Close-up: Pomegranate on a tree, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Pomegranate – Punica Granatum

Farmer and a rusty pump, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Farmer and his Old Pump
As old as this pump is, it still supplies water in times of need.

A rusty pump, Galini Village, Naxos Greece

Still Life Found : Old Machinery

Oven potatoes, stuffed capsicum, Greek salad, tzatziki, meatballs and ouzo, Platia Cooking School, Naxos Greece

Lunch
We are back at the restaurant in time for our meal to come out of the oven. (iPhone12Pro)

Just delicious!

And, made all the better by our efforts.

Until next time.

Bon Appétit!

Photos: 22September2022Text: Bon Appétit

Orange skies over the dunes of the Sahara, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Almost Sunrise
I was on a hill in the Sahara sands at Erg Chebb in Morocco to watch the sun rise over the horizon. (iPhone15Pro)

A new day is full of promise.

As is the New Year.

In theory, we can start again fresh. In practice of course, the dawn is just a continuation of time.

Still, climbing up a sand dune in Erg Chebb in Morocco, not far from the Algerian border, filled me with hope.

I had walked into the dunes the evening before to enjoy the sunset (see: A Night in the Sahara Desert), and set my alarm early to repeat the climb in the murky darkness of morning before the sun was up. I was travelling with a small group, and had spent the night at the Golden Camp, near the town of Merzouga at the very north-western edge of the Sahara Desert. We were surrounded by hills of rippling sand and blanketed by stars.

Join me for a very short walk in the sands of the Sahara

White tents in the Sahara, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Predawn in the Dunes
Another desert camp, much like ours, comes into view in the early morning light.

A man in the predawn dunes, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Waiting for Sunrise
It was quiet, and I only saw one other person against the undulating vastness of the Sahara.

Predawn dunes, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Predawn Dunes
Colour creeps into the sky.

Dunes at dawn, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Dawn
The morning colours over the landscape change quickly.

Dunes at dawn in an orange sky, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Orange Sky

Sunrise over Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Sunrise (iPhone15Pro)

Three camels in saddles, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Camels on the Horizon
The camels that transport visitors in and out of the desert camps are ready for their first trip.

Three camels in saddles, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Three Camels

Portrait of a camel, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

A Camel
In spite of the nasty reputation that camels have …

Portrait of a camel, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Camel Portrait
… I love their gentle-looking faces.

Camels and handler, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Bedouin Handler and his Camels
A cameleer in his colourful garb readies his team. (iPhone15Pro)

Detail: Patterns in the sand, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Nature’s Artworks: Waves in the Sand
(iPhone15Pro)

Sand dunes in Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Rolling Sands
As I make my way back to my tent, I take one last look. (iPhone15Pro)

The new day was well underway: time to prepare to leave the Sahara behind, and look forward to new frontiers.

As this year unfolds, I wish you and yours all the best.

Sunrise over Erg Chebb, Morocco with text: Happy New Year

Photos: 21October2024

 

Sundown on the dunes of Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Sundown on the Dunes
The desert is a magic place at nightfall – and it was a real gift being able to watch sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebb at the western edge of the Sahara in Morocco.

I’m sure I’m not alone in drawing parallels between the end of the year and the end of a day.

And, seeing camel trains always makes me think of the Christmas story of the three wise men.

This year, my gift to myself was a trip to one of my long-time dream-destinations: Morocco. My three and a half weeks in this colourful North African country was everything I had hoped, and there were countless highlights (eg: Walking around Imlil). Watch this space!

But, as the current year draws to a close, I’ve been taking time to reflect, and I keep thinking about my night in the desert: at the very north-western edge of the Sahara Desert, not far from the Algerian border. 

The overnight trip to the Golden Camp, near the small town of Merzouga, involved a short and thrilling ride into the sandy dunes of Erg Chebb, followed by a camel ride on the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever experienced!  My tent in the desert camp was wonderful – complete with hot water and a working wifi. But, while the camp feels secluded, the area is crowded: at night, the sight of the myriad stars was somewhat offset by the noise of the neighbouring campsite only a short distance away.

I walked into the dunes at dusk in search of a peaceful sunset, and found myself surrounded by tire tracks and the noise of evening dune buggies.

So, like this past year, the night wasn’t quiet and it wasn’t peaceful! 

But, I do love the desert, and it was a wonderful and unique experience, and I feel extremely fortunate to have enjoyed it.

Join me for an evening in the sands of the Sahara.

View of sand through the wind screen of a car, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

The Sahara in our Windscreen
We piled into four wheel drives in the small village of Merzouga, and raced west into the Sahara. (iPhone15Pro)

The sand dunes of Erg Chebb, Morocco.

View from the Four Wheel Drive
The dunes of the Sahara loop and fold on the arid landscape outside our windows. (iPhone15Pro)

Camels on their knees waiting for customers, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Camels at the Ready
The second half of our journey into the Sahara was by camel.

Man in large blue turban against the sands of Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Bedouin
The camel handlers are striking in their piled turbans and colourfully embroidered clothes.

Waving grass and tire tracks in the dunes, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Waving Sands
It wasn’t easy taking pictures while loping camel-back – but I couldn’t resist! (iPhone15Pro)

Long shadows of a camel train in the Sahara sand, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Shadow Selfie
It’s early evening, and the lowering sun stretches the shadows long across the waving sands. (iPhone15Pro)

Metal chairs and table, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

A Table on the Hill
It’s a quirky scene: delicate furniture sits atop the hard-packed dunes.

White tents in the Sahara, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Desert Camp
Being at the very edge of the vast Sahara, this is a busy region. The neighbouring camp was close by.

Sand dunes in Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Folds of Sand

Grass and ripples of sand in the dunes, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Nature’s Artworks : Waves and Grass

Animal tracks in the sand, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Desert Patterns
Although arid, the desert is not barren. You have to wonder what made these tracks!

Bootprint and animal tracks in the sand, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Footprint in the Sand
The colours change with every shift in the light. I leave my own footprints next to tiny animal tracks as I climb to a vantage point.

People on the dunes in the distance, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Waiting for Sunset
The neighbouring dunes are busy as the sun lowers in the sky.

Dune buggy silhouetted against a Sahara sunset, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Chasing Sunset
Dune buggies, trucks, camels, and people are on every ridge.

People silhouetted against a Sahara sunset, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

People in the Sunset
The sky only stays golden for a few minutes …

A Sahara sunset, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Sunset in the Dunes
… before the sun drops behind the dunes, and people make their way back to their respective camps. For a moment, everything was quiet. (iPhone15Pro)

People on camelback silhouetted against a Sahara sky, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Camels on the Horizon

People and metal chairs silhouetted in the Sahara, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Silhouettes 
On my way back to the camp, I spot some of my travel companions making use of those chairs I saw earlier.

Portrait: two young Berber men, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Young Berbers
Two local lads were happy to stop and chat.

Portrait: a young Berber man, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Portrait of a Young Berber

Berber musician warming his goat skin drum on a fire, Erg Chebb, Morocco.

Warming the Drums
After a wonderful Moroccan meal, we were treated to some Gnaoua music under the stars.

It was a treat!

Until next year, wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

Long shadows of a camel train in the Sahara sand, Erg Chebb, Morocco with Seasons Greetings text.

Pictures: 20October2024

Houseboat and its reflection in the water, Vembanad Lake, Kerala, South India.

Houseboat in the Wetlands
Like a dream, a houseboat – and its reflection – glide through the backwaters around Vembanad Lake in Kerala, South India.

I’ve said it before: being on and around the waters of Vembanad Lake in Kerala, South India had a soporific effect on me (see: On the Kerala Backwaters). The heat – and the haze that the heat produced on the water – and soft chugging of the motors of the river traffic had me feeling like I was in a dream. Tropical plants adorned the gardens either side of the waterways, and birds were everywhere. Brightly dressed local residents went about their daily lives in small boats and on walkways at the water’s edge.

I knew this region from other people’s photographs, and was finally getting to visit for myself!

I was travelling with a small group, so all the details were looked after for me. We had spent the night in the beautiful CGH Earth Coconut Lagoon resort in Kottayam district on Vembanad Lake. This area is home to a huge variety of bird life which takes sanctuary in the protected neighbouring wetlands.

The resort offered a guided pre-dawn nature walk, so I set my alarm and got up early to join in. As we walked around the grounds and onto the neighbouring sanctuary, a huge array of birds and plants were pointed out to us. Unfortunately, my telephoto lens is by no means bird-worthy, especially in the low light of morning – but I made several attempts to capture some of the species we spotted.

Mid-morning, our group transferred from the resort to kettuvallam – traditional Kerala houseboats – that were to be our homes for the afternoon and overnight. We cruised slowly through the rivers and canals off Vembanad Lake, taking in the colourful life on the banks of the Pamba River before parking at a mooring as the sun went down. 

Join me on the waterways of Kerala.

Indian crow on a wooden railing, Kottayam Kerala

Indian Crow – Corvus Splendens
So ubiquitous around India that the locals call this a house crow or common crow, these greynecked crows struck me as remarkably uncommon! The variants I was used to seeing in North America, Australia – and even Thailand – were pure glossy black.

Asian openbill in green lawn, Kottayam Kerala India

Asian Openbill – Anastomus Oscitans
January is dry season in Kerala, but there is still a lot of water in the landscaped trenches around the resort – making a good spot for a small stork to search for food. The sun hasn’t risen high enough to penetrate the haze and murk of the morning.

Red water lilies blooming on a pond, Kottayam Kerala India

Red Water Lily – Nymphaea Rubra
The lilies are just opening up to the new day.

Houseboat in the low light, Kottayam Kerala India

Houseboat in the Morning
In the low light of morning, Kerala’s famous houseboats are already on the move.

A stream of Asian openbills in the sky, Kottayam Kerala India

A Stream of Asian Openbills
I love the different formations that the birds make overhead in the hazy morning sky.

Asian openbill in the sky, Kottayam Kerala India

Asian Openbill – Anastomus Oscitans
I manage to pull one in on the zoom; the open beak of this distinctive small stork is just visible.

Indian pond heron in the wetlands, Kottayam Kerala India

Indian Pond Heron – Ardeola Grayii
Often called a ‘paddybird‘, this small heron is found everywhere in South Asian rice fields.

Sunbird in bare tree branches, Kottayam Kerala India

Purple-Rumped Sunbird – Leptocoma Zeylonica
High overhead, we spot a sunbird – probably a male – in the trees.

Close up: pink flowers on a powder-puff tree, Kottayam Kerala India

Powder-Puff Tree – Barringtonia Racemosa
The flowers in the resort gardens are much easier to catch!

Kingfisher on a pole in the wetlands, Kottayam Kerala India

Kingfisher on a Pole
The poles in the floating mass of water hyacinth provide a great perch for birds on the lookout for food.

Two men in a wooden motorboat, Kottayam Kerala India

Two Men in a Boat
There is a steady stream of boat traffic on the water. I love how the background fades into the heat-haze.

People in a long wooden motorboat, Kottayam Kerala India

Full Boat
Some of the beasts seem dangerously overloaded!

Cattle egret flying over the wetlands, Kottayam Kerala India

Cattle Egret – Ardea Ibis
I love watching these birds in flight.

Birds in flight over a hazy wetland landscape, Kottayam Kerala India

Like a Minimalist Painting

Wooden viewing platforms on the water

Viewing Platforms
There are a few hides in the wetlands for serious bird watchers.

Red flowers on a cannonball tree, Kottayam Kerala India

Cannonball Tree – Couroupita Guianensis
I love these unique flowers. But, I keep watch for any over-hanging fruit: they are called ‘cannonball’ for a reason!

Woman doing laundry, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Life on the Water’s Edge
Later in the day, we boarded our small houseboats, and set off through the Alleppey Backwaters.

Houseboats on the Pamba River, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Houseboats on the Pamba River
These popular waterways are a labyrinthine network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes, and inlets, stretching over 900 kilometers.

Pedestrian bridge, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Pedestrian Bridge
The waterways are bustling with movement and crowded with buildings.

Young couple on a pedestrian bridge, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Couple on the Bridge

Houseboats on the Pamba River, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Houseboats and Transport Boats

Women walking along the canal, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Women Walking on the Edge
Everywhere we look, there is colour and activity.

Women working alongside the canal, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Women Working
The waterways are the centre of daily life.

Woman doing laundry, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Doing Laundry

Colourful tourist boats on the Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Colourful Tourist Boats
Tourism is a major contributor to Kerala’s income.

Brahminy kite overhead, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Brahminy Kite (Haliastur Indus) – I Think?
The sky is alive with raptors.

Houseboat and palm trees, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Houseboat at Rest
As the day draws to a close, the the houseboats pull into their allocated berths for the night.

Young man on the prow of a Kerala houseboat, Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala India

Boatman
The boatmen make sure the vessels are securely tied up …

Orange sunset over Kerala houseboats, , Alleppey Backwaters, India

Sundown on the Houseboats
… and the waterways go quiet.

We ate our wonderful South Indian meal on our houseboat as the sun went down over the Kerala Backwaters and then spent the night in air-conditioned comfort.

It truly was a dream come true!

Until next time …

Pictures: 29January2023