Back in 1904, with the North American cement industry thriving, Robert and Jennie Butchart moved from their home in Ontario to the west coast for its rich limestone deposits. There, they developed a quarry in order to facilitate the demand for Portland cement. Near their quarry and cement plant, they also established their home. These were […]
Daniel has a great love of bugs, something I’ve grown to be fond of as well in a broader scope. I have a big soft spot for butterflies and caterpillars, but it wasn’t til we started hanging out more that I came to appreciate other types of bugs and insects. When you spend time with […]
Before Daniel left for Japan, we wanted to take a trip to Victoria, BC. I’ve only been to Vancouver, so I was really excited to go! It is surprisingly very easy to travel to Victoria from Seattle, thanks to the Victoria Clipper rides. I spent 5 years watching the boats come and go from class, […]