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Squamish Pt 2
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Squamish Pt. 1
On our way back from Whistler, we were delayed seven hours in Squamish. (Unfortunately, two girls died on the Sea to Sky highway in the early morning.) Squamish is a small town surrounded by mountains. At first we found a trail along the river, where bald eagles sprinkled the tree line. As soon as I scaled the wall to the edge an eagle flew right by – it was breathtaking.
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Whistler
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Is the Andean Diet the Key to Longevity?
Carmelo Flores Laura claims the Andean diet and a life of outdoor activity has helped keep him alive for 123 years. These days he spends most of his time lying on a blanket as life in his tiny village flies by. He has outlived his wife and friends in the village he barely left. (EPA/La Paz Government/Keystone) Flores resides in Frasquia, Bolivia, a hamlet 4,000 meters up, two hours from the nearest road, isolated from civilization. His son says he spent a short time living in La Paz, but felt caged in and wanted to return to his land. The cattle and sheep herder says his long walks with the animals, along with his diet have…
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Survival of the Fittest
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Stanley Park in the Fall
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Sunrise
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And The Mountains Echoed
And The Mountains Echoed begins with a myth. A family forced to choose one child, sacrifice one to save the rest. This myth shapes the narrative, telling the story of two siblings forced apart to save the family. The novel is told in nine parts, narrated by the people who were touched by this tragic event. Some stories end happily, while others are a mess of emotions – filled with hardship. Khaled Hosseini excels with his characters, he finds a deep connection that attaches itself to the reader, unwilling to let go. These characters come from all types of wealth, status and employment. Stories interconnect without realization and the reader is…
