Tag Archives: chi gung

Ushuaia…. fin del mundo

Posted on January 12, 2014 by brian

Gone is the serenity of the road, wild camps with peaceful evenings, drinking tea and making reflection on the days events. Ushuaia, fin del mundo (end of the world), an ex penal colony surrounded by snow-capped mountains… A gore tex … Continue reading →

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Cross Borders

Posted on April 15, 2012 by brian

The smell of Balsam was heavy in the air from the nearby popular trees as I headed out of South Shields on NCN route 14, The Keelmans Way. A two Day cycle ride would take through Northern England and into … Continue reading →

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Chi Gung and Cycle touring

Posted on January 12, 2012 by brian

During my extended bicycle tour of Europe and the North American continent, I learnt a lot on how my Chi gung and Tai chi practice kept my body in working order as I cycled up to 100km daily with bicycle … Continue reading →

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California

Posted on October 3, 2011 by brian

John Steinbeck wrote- “The Redwoods once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always….from them comes silence and awe. The most irreverent of men, in the presence of Redwoods, goes under a spell of wonder … Continue reading →

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Portland, Oregon.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by brian

During my time in Portland, I cycled around the tree-lined avenue’s admiring the locals permaculture skills, their front gardens bursting with fruit and vegetables, so nice to see in an urban environment. A lot of the streets are either dedicated … Continue reading →

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Time for Tea

Posted on September 13, 2011 by brian

Since leaving Coombs, I have been casually drifting along, having shorter cycling days and more time for tea. Slowing down and taking time for tea has given me pause for thought, to reflect on my journey and to get an … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Island

Posted on August 24, 2011 by brian

Debarking the ferry near midnight, I furiously cycled up the road to find somewhere to pitch my tent, alas it was pitch black too! Not a kilometer from the ferry terminal I find a rest area and quickly scam the … Continue reading →

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Prince Rupert

Posted on August 4, 2011 by brian

I headed to Prince Rupert along highway 16, which follows “K-Shian” The Skeena. The Skeena,”river of mists”, makes a major cleft through the Coast Mountains. To Coastal Tsimshian Indians and Interior tribes it was vital to trade and travel. In … Continue reading →

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The Stewart-Cassiar highway

Posted on July 29, 2011 by brian

Barry and Susan Drury hosted us in Watson Lake, they were a really genuine friendly couple who made us feel right at home and really looked after us, apart from giving us a place to stay, we spent the evening … Continue reading →

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On to the Yukon, Canada

Posted on July 9, 2011 by brian

Leaving Fairbanks was rather uninspiring, a dark rainy day on a busy highway. The going didn’t get much better than this as I headed out on the Richardson highway and to top it all off my knee was not great … Continue reading →

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