Along one of my daily walking paths, there is a small woodland area that I’m working to clean up. Over the back of that, there is also a large rocky area where I’ve been building up stacks of logs to create biomass for plants and bushes, etc. to grow. That had been going well until recently when a … [Read more...] about Woodland workout #1
Weekly adventure #20 – A walk in the snow
I had a bike ride planned for this week’s mini-adventure but when I got up, I found we had had heavy snow overnight. My front door was actually blocked by a small tree that had bent over under the weight. It snowed for the rest of the day so by late afternoon, I decided to go for a walk along the … [Read more...] about Weekly adventure #20 – A walk in the snow
Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
I’ve been a fan of snorkeling and sea kayaking since trying them on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia so they were basically my main priority on a recent trip to Zamami Island in Okinawa. After a Web search, I decided on a full-day tour with Natureland Kayaks. It was the most varied of the ones I … [Read more...] about Snorkeling, Kayaking off Zamami Island
Sea, Sun and Fun on Zamami Island
Okinawa’s Zamami Island pretty much defines laid back. The days just seem to pass more slowly here, which is a good thing because it gives you that much more time to enjoy the warm hospitality and amazingly clear ocean. The water's turquoise through deep blue colors really are incredible. Being just … [Read more...] about Sea, Sun and Fun on Zamami Island
Spring Water: Straight from the Source
Over the last couple of decades, there has been a major shift in the way we see water from a health perspective. With the exception of those living in major cities, most of us just tended to trust the stuff that came out of the kitchen tap. These days, we are more concerned about substances added by … [Read more...] about Spring Water: Straight from the Source
Urban Foraging: Free Organic Food
A few days ago, the first big typhoon of the year blew through and the only thing I could think about was saving the biwa (loquats) from a tree I had just discovered. It did occur to me that maybe my priorities were a bit different to other folks as I stood in the wind and rain picking up fruit but … [Read more...] about Urban Foraging: Free Organic Food
Indoor Gardens: You Do Have Space
With concerns over food safety and nutrition increasing, more people are trying their hand at home gardens. Something that was actually pretty common until a generation ago. Growing up in New Zealand, I remember my parents had a lot of the area behind our home planted with vegetable gardens and … [Read more...] about Indoor Gardens: You Do Have Space
