Movies & Motion

Life on the road was full of fun moments in June. The month started with learning how to drive with a trailer, winning a chicken race and seeing some speculator scenery outside our windshield. As we went further north the landscape began to overwhelm us with it's natural beauty. Overlanding Canada with our Toyota 4Runner, Gazoo, our travel trailer, Tigger and Sally the canoe has truly been a dream come true. 😊 Here are a few moments from June and my latest blog to go along with it. https://www.grasshopperspath.ca/post/tigger-the-tiger-moth-a-chicken-race

I have put together a short video of my travel moments from May. I have found a fun and easy way to make these videos and hope to make one for each month. 😎 I thought a lot about my Mom when making this one. I know she would be happy for me and always approved of me chasing my dreams. Her spirit for life will always be with me and I thank her so much for her strength. 😊 Mom's Along for the Drive - New Blog Post - https://www.grasshopperspath.ca/post/mom-s-along-for-the-drive Life is short, embrace it and make each day count!

The day in May was sunny ☀️ and the lake looked calm, so we decided it take the canoe out for a paddle. We weren't in the water long before a big grey cloud appeared ahead of us. 🌧 Then the wind picked up and the next thing we knew it was raining hard, blowing sideways and we were splashing up against small waves. We knew the weather was not likely to last, so we took shelter off to the side of the lake in the reeds. 🌿 After the wind calmed down we carried on. We wanted to get a closer look at Gibraltar Rock, which stands above the water about 900m. It was a stunning rock covered an interesting red lichen. It seemed even bigger as we were in the water looking up at it. 🧐 It was my first time in a small storm in the canoe and I learned a lot. It was super fun because I was prepared for the worst but stayed safe. 😊

While camping at Marble Lake Provincial Park in early May we got our canoe out for a small paddle around Turquoise Lake. A small but beautiful lake with stunning views on every side. 😊

After purchasing our first canoe in October 2021, we took it out for a paddle on the first sunny day later that month. I have been in a canoe a few times when I was a kid, but never really knew what I was doing. This is the first time I have had any instruction on "how to canoe", and as usual, I can be a bit resistant to instructions at first....😆 But, I quickly relax and get the feel for things. Although this does not help my sense of direction or my capability of making a decision. Good thing we are on a small lake! 😁 In the end I had lots of fun and did learn a thing or two, thanks to my patient teacher. 😊 I am already looking forward to our next paddle and to see where our little canoe ends up along our Canadian journey. 🇨🇦

On a rainy day in October we received the call that our new canoe was ready for pickup. We had ordered the canoe many months before and had been patiently awaiting it’s arrival. 😊 Regardless of the blustery weather that day, you could not get the smile off my face once I saw our new 16' Clipper Prospector. I was very excited about getting it onto the water, oh and learning "how" to canoe.......😆 But that's for the next video...

After living on the Sunshine 🌞 Coast of British Columbia, Canada for over 20 years, I decided to retire early, 🥳 sell everything I own and travel around the vast and beautiful country I have always called home. 🇨🇦 Along with my best friend, 😎 a trusty 4x4 and a canoe, 🛶 I hope to learn about the land I travel over and the people I meet. With so much to discover, I plan on taking my time ⏱ and savouring every moment. 🌿 I am happy to share my adventures with you. 😊

As Autumn is beginning in the northern hemisphere, that also means the start of the lovely fall colours. As the evenings cool down, every morning displays a new array of warm and vibrant colours. The leaves slowly change and fall to the ground in a collection of rustic textures and rich colours. Time to get the snuggly sweaters on and welcome the autumn colours. 😊 A Little Nature Goes A Long Way! 🍁 🍂 🌾 #autumn #fallcolours #nature 🎶 Soundtrack By: The Grasshopper 🦗 ► Follow the Grasshopper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grasshoppers.path/ ► Follow the Grasshopper on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grasshopperspath

It's that time of year that marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn 🍂(autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere. On the Sunshine ☀️ Coast of British Columbia that means a days weather can vary from start to finish. Many days can begin with a drizzling rain and end with warm sunshine. The light appears lower in the sky and the colours in the forest take on a rich vibrancy. With the start of a new season comes fresh inspiration, and oh, lots of extra soft tissues to wipe the raindrops💦from the lens! 😉 🍂 Happy Autumn Everyone! 🍁 A Little Nature Goes A Long Way! 🌿 #nature #fall #autumn 🎶 Original Music Track By: The Grasshopper 🦗 ► Follow the Grasshopper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grasshoppers.path/

Down every country road you are sure to find the little things in nature that make you smile. By chance you find a spot that allows you a moment to admire the bigger view. As we travelled down just such a road we found not only the little things but also a beautiful view of a small lake in the forest. As the clouds dance through the sky above us and the wild blows the trees, we have surely found where the wild flowers grow. 🌼🌻 A Little Nature Goes A Long Way! 🌿 #sunshinecoast #pharelake #wildflowers 🎶 Soundtrack By: The Grasshopper 🦗 ► Follow the Grasshopper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grasshoppers.path/ 👉👀🥳 The Grasshopper has started a 2nd channel! A collection of motorcycle videos from the beautiful ☀️ Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. These visual ride logs include adventures on Royal Enfield Himalayans 🏍️ . Visit our NEW channel - Grasshopper's Ride - 👉👀🏍️😎 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWHkOm8ZDUQ8XzdHkbM9ng

Take a lovely walk through a rainforest in British Columbia, Canada to a calm lake to enjoy the view. The day is sunny with some clouds in the sky and a warmth in the breeze. The forest is lush and the path is easy to follow, allowing you to look around and enjoy being a part of the forest for a moment of your day. McNeill Lake is a beautiful spot to hike in the Madeira Park area of the Sunshine Coast. 🌞 A Little Nature Goes A Long Way! 🌿 🌻 🌲 #hiking #forest #nature 🎶 Soundtrack By: The Grasshopper 🦗 ► Follow the Grasshopper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grasshoppers.path/ ► Follow the Grasshopper on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grasshopperspath

There is something almost magical about macro photography. The macro lens reveals textures, patterns and shapes that the average eye might not see. The world within the intimate space of nature can leave you in awe. What was once almost unseen is now larger than life. By taking a closer look at the small building blocks of life, we can start to better understand how amazing nature really is. Now come a little closer, just don't bump your nose. 😊 A Little Nature Goes A Long Way! 🌿 #nature #macro #autumn 🎶 Music Track By: The Grasshopper 🦗 ► Follow the Grasshopper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grasshoppers.path/