GR 92

GR 92

Andrew and I had hoped to squeeze a day of skiing in the Pyrenees1, but it didn't happen2 So after Girona, we headed to Begur to meet up with Izzy and explore the GR 92, a hiking trail along the Costa Brava. The first section we hiked connects Begur to the Mediterranean. The best part [...]

But wait, there’s more

But wait, there’s more

I've been selfish. I've been writing about my Whistler backcountry adventure, and neglecting to share the great adventures with Phil, Nick, Colin, Heidi, Wendy, Don, Emily and Thomas. In January, Phil and Nick and I rendezvoused in Vermont to ski at Stowe and Killington. Many selfies were taken. And after a stop in Oakville, Heidi [...]

Music 2022

Music 2022

My bad. I just didn't feel like compiling a list of new music from 2021, so this is the first update since 2020 (1). I've also given up the idea of listing the best "albums". It's just a collection of tracks that caught my attention during 2022. Once again, your mileage may vary. No, your [...]

My Mum

My Mum

Beryl Amy Brannan Beryl Amy Brannan died peacefully at home on 13 November 2022, with her beloved husband William (Bill) Brannan by her side. She was 83 years old. Amy was born on 19 November 1938 in Gourock, Scotland to Margaret and Percy Clark. At the age of 19, she married Bill Brannan in Alexandria, [...]

2021 – The Reckoning

2021 – The Reckoning

Everyone knows COVID-19 disrupted our daily lives in 2020 and 2021. Here's personal proof. 2021 vs 20202020 vs 20192019 vs 2018# of workouts per month:samesamesameTotal # of ski days:down 10up 2up 2Total # of golf days:samestill zerodown 1Average weight (lbs):down 1down 1down 1.5Average # daily steps:up 200down 1400down 173Age (years):up 1 moreup 1 (again)up 1Total # [...]

Just back: Cómpeta

Just back: Cómpeta

For our last night we went to IN's home town of Cómpeta, to visit with her dad. We couldn't have asked for a better way to wind up our amazing Andalucian adventure. The next day we left AWB and IN who were heading to Barcelona. We returned the rental car at Malaga airport, and began [...]

Just Back: Granada

Just Back: Granada

Welcome to the city with pomegranates on every bollard. The first batch of pics is just snaps of us exploring the city. The second batch is the glorious Alhambra. Our delightful and enthusiastic tour guide, Beatriz, shows up in a few of the pictures. Since COVID hit, we were only her 4th English-speaking tour. The [...]

Just Back: Sevilla

Just Back: Sevilla

Below please find the first burst of pics from our just completed visit to Andalucía. First batch is out and about in Sevilla, with a couple from the Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, which started, like many churches in the region, as a mosque and ended up being the largest gothic church in [...]