Arriving to the "Wetcoast"
It’s a go! Departure day is set for the great trek to the Canadian West: April 10th 2011.
I’m excited. My daily Paris grind is going to totally change. And the timing is perfect: I need a breath …
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October 3 2011 Columns Vancouver: "a bed time flight"
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September 20 2011 Verbatim Why I like Winnipeg…so far
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