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About journeyingjoyously

Mother, ESL mentor, enjoys the beauty of nature, strives to elicit gratitude, joy and bliss day by day while on the adventure of being human.

The Dewdney Trail – Searching for Gold

Posted on March 19, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

A group of seven EKOC (East Kootenay Outdoor Club) enthusiastic hikers headed up the Wildhorse Creek to hike a section of the Dewdney Trail. The trail was developed in the 1860’s when the excitement of the gold rush was paramount in the … Continue reading →

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Arranged By Nature – Jake’s Sunday Post

Posted on March 14, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

It is very fitting that Jake’s Sunday Post – Arrangement relates to my Sunday hike in my backyard. When I took my aerial view of my backyard, I noticed hoodoo formations and was curious as to where they were located … Continue reading →

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A Word A Week Photography Challenge – Hats

Posted on March 13, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

The word for this week from A Word In Your Ear is “Hats”. My hats are the snow and ice covering the rocks in Mark Creek which is the creek that eventually tumbles over the Marysville falls. There is a … Continue reading →

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Phoneography Challenge – My Neighborhood

Posted on March 11, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

The Phoneography Challenge at The Daily Post was to get acquainted with my neighborhood. I had a fantastic opportunity to view my neighborhood by air. It was one of those times when you seize the moment. It was just fabulous!!!!! … Continue reading →

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Wild Weekly Photo Challenge – # 22 Black and White

Posted on March 9, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

It is always a wonderful opportunity to participate in LetsBeWild weekly photo challenge. These are my photos:

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The Other Half Of The Sky – Letter to Teenage Self

Posted on March 9, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

On this International Women’s Day, as women of 2013, we have journeyed far but still have farther to journey as we strive to overcome stereotypes, gender equality, violence, education and health issues. This is my message to my teenage self: … Continue reading →

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Weekly Travel Themes – Roads

Posted on March 5, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

The theme from Ailsa at Where’s My Backpack is Roads. Here in the Kootenays of BC, our roads can be covered with snow from November to March. And sometimes you share the road with wildlife. Winter Roads:

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Word Press Weekly Photo Challenge – Lost In The Details

Posted on March 4, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

Christopher Martin does indeed live in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Canada. The Kananaskis, Banff and Canmore Rocky Mountain areas provide many wonderful opportunities “to get lost in the details” of a nature or wildlife scene. On the … Continue reading →

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Wild Weekly Photo Challenge – # 21 Look Up

Posted on March 4, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

Although winter is relinquishing its grasp and the snow is hard, crusty and dirty. I look forward to the warming temperatures and the greening of the trees and the earth surrounding them. As my farewell to winter, I want to … Continue reading →

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Three Bites Of Deliciousness

Posted on March 3, 2013 by journeyingjoyously

I was introduced to these three bite wonders in December on a snowshoe trek with my girlfriend at Crystal mountain in Kelowna, BC. Halfway through our 10 kms stomp, Lori reached into her backpack and pulled out a plastic container and said, … Continue reading →

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