Beckyg
@bkyg.bsky.social
Retired journalist, avid photographer and traveller, lover of flora & fauna. Interested in a better social scene.
Going to miss Costa Rica. Last full day begins
February 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Going to miss Costa Rica. Last full day begins
Day in Corcovado Park was good. Lots of kms put on the old legs.
February 2, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Day in Corcovado Park was good. Lots of kms put on the old legs.
The Secret Garden near Rio Chirripo Lodge is quite a marvel, bringing together all the plants of Costa Rica.
January 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
The Secret Garden near Rio Chirripo Lodge is quite a marvel, bringing together all the plants of Costa Rica.
Settling into Rio Chirripo Lodge today, a sumptuous spot on a rushing river about 3,500 ft above sea level. Sustainable tourism level is extremely high here.
January 27, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Settling into Rio Chirripo Lodge today, a sumptuous spot on a rushing river about 3,500 ft above sea level. Sustainable tourism level is extremely high here.
Amazing day in Savegre Valley in the Talamanca mountains of Costa Rica. Up early with the birds. So lucky to see resplendent quetzals several times.
January 25, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Amazing day in Savegre Valley in the Talamanca mountains of Costa Rica. Up early with the birds. So lucky to see resplendent quetzals several times.
The view from our room and the hotel near the San Jose airport in Costa Rica. Stunning.
January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The view from our room and the hotel near the San Jose airport in Costa Rica. Stunning.
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Travelling in the Caribbean to escape grey November.
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Travelling in the Caribbean to escape grey November.
Puerto Rico for a few days. Sultry and picturesque in old San Juan.
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Puerto Rico for a few days. Sultry and picturesque in old San Juan.
Ottawa still delivering some lovely sights.
November 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Ottawa still delivering some lovely sights.
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Fall colours in Ottawa are not stupendous this year, but you can definitely find some good pops out there.
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Fall colours in Ottawa are not stupendous this year, but you can definitely find some good pops out there.
Temps high, water low but Mud Lake still delivers the nature infusion I needed.
October 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Temps high, water low but Mud Lake still delivers the nature infusion I needed.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Right-wingers are on a crusade to censor free speech — a curious turn given their past disdain for “cancel culture” from the left. Jen Rubin unpacks their hypocrisy.
Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’
Words & Phrases We Can Do Without
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September 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Right-wingers are on a crusade to censor free speech — a curious turn given their past disdain for “cancel culture” from the left. Jen Rubin unpacks their hypocrisy.
Desolation Sound Marine Park was magical this morning for our last kayak outing.
September 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Desolation Sound Marine Park was magical this morning for our last kayak outing.
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Ottawa! Please spread the word!
We need to show our elected officials that "We'll get to equality once we figure out tariffs, balance the budget, etc." is all kinds of BS.
Ottawa's "Take Back the Night" march starts at Minto Park at 6pm that night and will meet up with this event on the Hill.
We need to show our elected officials that "We'll get to equality once we figure out tariffs, balance the budget, etc." is all kinds of BS.
Ottawa's "Take Back the Night" march starts at Minto Park at 6pm that night and will meet up with this event on the Hill.
September 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ottawa! Please spread the word!
We need to show our elected officials that "We'll get to equality once we figure out tariffs, balance the budget, etc." is all kinds of BS.
Ottawa's "Take Back the Night" march starts at Minto Park at 6pm that night and will meet up with this event on the Hill.
We need to show our elected officials that "We'll get to equality once we figure out tariffs, balance the budget, etc." is all kinds of BS.
Ottawa's "Take Back the Night" march starts at Minto Park at 6pm that night and will meet up with this event on the Hill.
We saw humpback whales, seals, sea lions and birds galore on our first zodiac ride in Desolation Sound.
September 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We saw humpback whales, seals, sea lions and birds galore on our first zodiac ride in Desolation Sound.
Beauty of a day in B.C.
September 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Beauty of a day in B.C.
Crab and fish for dinner in Desolation Sound.
September 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Crab and fish for dinner in Desolation Sound.