Making education relevant

The inspiration for this entry came in an email exchange with my mom, who works in developing educational tools for school boards. She sent me a link to a new way schools are thinking of integrating technology in the classroom, and I was a bit dumbfounded that things are where they seem to be, and not further along.

The Storm

About halfway along our trip through Africa, we enjoyed the longest break from travel on the whole trip – three non riding days based in Arusha, Tanzania.

Wildlife Crossing

Wildlife Crossing

This photo, taken in Egypt while travelling as staff with the 2007 edition of the Tour D’Afrique, is one of many that I could pull that feature wildlife.

The Accident

I have a hard time saying that this is a favourite photo, or that I even really like it. In fact, if anything, I’m a bit ashamed by it.

The Ferry

The Ferry

One of the biggest regrets I have is not writing more while traveling. There are a lot of excuses, maybe reasons, but as I look back on my trip through Africa in 2007, memories are starting to get hazy.

A Fall tour

Nicola Valley, BC

It’s been a while. A whole season in fact. While I’ve had a lot of ideas for entries, I have been all over the place, without the bit of calm to sit down and get something done for this space. Of course, that’s a good thing, because I’ve been busy with other projects. How about a tour?

Catching a break

I’ve been surfing once. I’m sure there are numerous corollaries that those in the know can draw between surfing and anything else, but it struck me how different it is from any other sport I do, and how much of a metaphor it can be for life.

An old friend

My Trek in Egypt

A little over ten years ago, I was enterprising enough to turn a torn shoulder into a new bike.

Living up to expectations

Every day, as we go about our business and personal lives, we have to deal with expectations. Sometimes, they are our own, other times, the expectations belong to people we live with, people we love and those we work for. Meeting or exceeding those expectations is nearly always a good feeling, but sometimes we miss the mark. Where we go from there depends on who holds the missed expectations, and by just how much we miss the target.

Sacrifices

A friend and I have both been preparing for big changes in our lives, travels to places that will, for at least a time, be our new homes. For me, it’s meant lots of packing, making arrangements to find someone to take over my lease, and leaving friends and family behind. For my friend, the packing and preparations have, like me, been part of a building career. He’s said bye to friends and family, and left as a member of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.