From Canadian Geographic Magazine - May/June 2022

Come Full Circle by Darcy Rhyno - The account of the author sampling two trails form the The Island Walk, a 700-kilometre hiking trail that circumnavigates Prince Edward Island. 

I enjoyed this article, it reminded me of Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods and his quiet, casual way of looking at the world.  Rhyno has that same, self-deprecating style, unafraid to reveal that he started his journey going in the wrong direction.

Knowing this trail exists, made me think of the many trails available to me by walking out my front door and heading to Edmonton's river valley.  There are many trails I have yet to travel all within easy reach.

A Sailing Trip Down the St. Lawrence - and Down Memory Lane by Abi Hayward.  Another gentle narrative of a sailing trip that brought up memories of family and how sailing is part of the author's history.  

There is some discovery too, in the Sailors Church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours in old Montreal and the votive ships that hang from the ceiling.

A good travel story does not necessarily have to include a daring escape from a life-threatening situation.  Sometimes, when things go well, and as expected, there is still a reward for the effort.

Sailing Alone Around the World by Captain Joshua Slocum - Book Report #203

I really did not know what to expect from this century-old story.

Sometimes I go on binges at the library, exploring titles and adding them to my "for later" list, I've got over 700 on it.

I decided to go back to the first entry, in audio books, to see what was there.

What a lovely story!  Captain Slocum was a terrific writer with a knack for wit and observation.  I was taken first by the audacity of the trip - around the world in a sailboat, alone!  I was also very taken by the generosity of the community of sailors, folks of power at port, the helpfulness he found along the way and his undying optimism.

I was completely taken in by this story.  His trip around Cape Horn was one of the most thrilling of adventures, and that was only a part of the journey in total.  But Cape Horn stands out in this trip.

I highly recommend this book.

Since I enjoyed it as an audiobook I will be seeking out a paper copy to add to my shelves.

If you enjoy travel or books of adventure, this is a must read.

Captain J Slocum onboard the Spray