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​The Observation Post

Geckos come to Canada

9/22/2023

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A book tour it is not, but we are travelling nonetheless. 

Work and family needs mean my husband and I are travelling through Canada and then Scotland for approximately a month. 

It turns out, it's quite hard to get gecko sitters, even in Barbados, so of course we had to bring Stumpy, Gryffyth and Flash along.

The initial excitement was contagious and even I found it hard to sit still as we waited for the plane. Once on board, the geckos were very hard to contain. Fortunately other passengers and the flight attendants were quite understanding.

A brief hiccup in travel plans caused us to overnight in Toronto, but we eventually made it to our first stop in Vancouver, BC.

Stumpy was very keen to see everything, and Gryffyth and Flash were along for the ride it seems. We explored some of my old haunts in North Vancouver, including Lonsdale Quay and some of the walking trails. Below is a gallery of North Vancouver highlights, as seen through the eyes of a gecko (or three)...
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2 Comments
Barbara Torpey
7/2/2024 05:53:23 am

Hi..its KT Mom… I couldnt find a better way to reach out … are you okay with hurricane Beryl blowing through??? I have been watching news and thinking of you and wondering how you are… I have distributed your newest books (got from Rowan and KT) to my adopted Grandies to much delight… hugs Barbara

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High Class Escorts Longview link
3/22/2025 03:58:09 am

It sounds like you're having a wonderful time traveling with your gecko companions.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Ruth Amanda
    • Ruth's Blog
  • The Books
    • Picture Books >
      • Geckos in the Garden
      • Seagull on my Sailboat
      • Buzzard on the Balcony
      • Ess-CAR-Go!
      • Puffin Lullaby
      • Island Moon
      • There's a Pigeon in St. Pancras
      • Where are you, Hugh MacCoo?
    • Middle Grade >
      • Cried the Raven
  • Shop
  • Resources
    • Activities
    • Resources
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