whistler to vancouver
He made it. He returned from the mountain alive, and I'm breathing again. Of course, returning alive and in one piece doesn't make for great blog fodder, so remind me one day to tell you the story of how Marcus almost killed himself riding a bike in Houston, soon after we married. It will explain why (a) I'm paranoid about his riding, and (b) I harbour a certain amount of bitterness about life in general. It's a good story. You'll laugh. You'll cry. It'll become a part of you.
ANYway.
So we're back in Vancouver. On the way back, we decided to take the advice of Anthony, who left a comment on this post, suggesting that we stop at some of the scenic spots on the drive between Whistler and Vancouver. I'll tell you now that I'm not particularly good at photographing scenery -- that's Marcus' strength, portraits are more my bag -- but I did my best trying to capture some of the beauty that is British Columbia.
Enjoy.
Glad he survived! Looking forward to the Houston bike story.
Lovely scenery pics. You just might be able to add that to your resume.
Posted by: Blaine | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 02:07 AM
Breathtaking!
Posted by: Sylvie | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 08:45 AM
Wow! I think I may have to make a trip to B.C.-it's absolutely stunning!
PS: Glad to hear Marcus is in one piece.
Posted by: Natalee | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 09:16 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: marian | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 09:27 AM
Glad to hear he made it down in one piece! I've skied that mountain, and cannot imagine coming down it on my bike.
Isn't it beautiful there? My dad has a house in Squamish and I think it may be the most beautiful part of the world I've ever seen. And oh, the FOOD! I ate my heart out when I was out there last. Glad you enjoyed it.
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 10:00 AM
I have no idea how I found your blog but glad I did. Your photos are stunning.
I am a first generation American and my parents moved back to St. Martin two years ago. Living in Los Angeles I feel very disconnected from the islands. Love reading your blog. It makes me a little homesick but that is okay.
Posted by: nyc/caribbeanragazza | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 10:25 AM
Oh, yes...pretty tough to take a bad picture with subject like the scenery of BC. That is why I love that part of this continent (BC & Wash & Oregon) so much.
*sigh* I miss it so...
Posted by: sheilah | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 11:15 AM
I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to Vancouver and Whistler. I live here and love it so much that I decided to work in tourism. Your photos are gorgeous and your blog is a joy to read. I have sorta cousins who live in Trinidad so I've been enjoying your posts. Found your site via the BlogHer website.
Posted by: Mary Ann | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 04:07 PM
stop kidding around. those are postcards you bought.
or they should be. you have talent, girl. in all kinds of photography. don't doubt it!
Posted by: brat | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 05:11 PM
karen,
i found your blog through blogher & have eagerly read the past month's worth of entries! your daughter is adorable, as are all of your photographs.
my husband & i went to whistler/vancouver for our honeymoon last summer & loved every minute of it. your pictures are making me "honeymoonsick."
i love your writing & will be visiting your site more frequently!
as a sidenote, i am adopted & plan to adopt my own childern. i greatly enjoy finding another advocate of adoption.
Posted by: emilie | Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 05:53 PM
Those are stunning. What kind of camera do you use?
(Found you via Kristin, you're now on my blogroll!)
Posted by: Martha | Friday, July 28, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Those photos really make me miss all the summers I spent as a kid on the Columbia Gorge at my relatives' houses. If you ever get the chance to go there, it is spectacular - from Multnomah Falls to Bridge Of The Gods to all the falls along the highway (Bridal Veil, Horsetail, Oneonta, etc.). It's about a 45 minute drive east of Portland, right along the Columbia River. Also, if you go north-east of there to Goldendale, you should visit the Maryhill Museum. This place is awesome and full of artifacts and interesting stuff (even as a kid, I was in love with the Czarina of Russia's inauguration dress and wanted one of my own, daddy! (Kidding LOL)). About a 1/4 mile away from the museum is a replica of Stonehenge, which is sorta funky, being in the middle of nowhere and in the dry, arid area of Washington. Thanks for the photos! Enjoy your travels!
Posted by: Ciarra | Friday, July 28, 2006 at 03:55 PM
not good at landscape photography? says who?
great shots, and i can't wait for the "how marcus almost got killed on his bike story" b/c well...i'm curious like that. Have a ball at BlogHer!
Posted by: Funchilde | Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 12:26 PM
Is there anything you can't do?
Beautiful pictures. I would have cut the top off the mountain somehow.
Ann
Posted by: ann adams | Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 02:37 AM
... and I am fortunate enough to have the personal tour of these sitting next to the artist in the wifi Portland Airport :)
You have inspired me to create: your photographs move me; they truly capture that blip in time that puts the viewer THERE. Lighting: you see it, you've got it babe!
Brilliant to have met you, I look forward to staying in touch and getting to know you and your beautiful family.
ciaobella,
mc.
Posted by: Megan Cole | Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 12:35 PM