A trip to Tofino.

Bad day, looking for a way,home, looking for the great escape. Gets in his car and drives away, far from all the things that we are. Puts on a smile and breathes it in and breathes it out, he says, bye bye bye to all of the noise. Oh, he says, bye bye bye to all of the noise.

-Patrick Watson

We came in search of escape, to be free, to feel honest love and pure friendship. The journey was winding, thoughts of forever young running through my mind the entire time. Once we arrived the destination seemed endless, my memories feel as if they will never fade, they will never die. There I found answers to questions I am yet to ask. I witnessed 4 people bond quicker than this sweet ass super glue I bought from the dollar store around the corner. Tofino magic. A place filled with breathtaking landscapes, crisp daytime air you could swear has particles of freedom in it. Clear night skies where the milky way twinkles brighter than city lights, reminding me of my place in the universe. Doing the Moses twist, dancing alone amongst the gods, then heading back to rest my head on the beating hearts of inspiration.

So get in your car and go, say goodbye to all of the noise.

And check out this beautiful poem Jessa wrote reflecting on the trip.

Tofino Love.

24 Hours in Beijing – The Race is on!

Once upon a time I had 24 hours to spend in Beijing City while I waited for a connecting flight back to Aus. I took the opportunity to head downtown and document with my camera what I could in the short time span available to me. Trying to visually represent China accurately in 24 hours is next to impossible. But I tried my best to capture what I saw as raw and pure. I attempted to capture the somewhat traditional aspects of the organized chaos that surrounded me. I particularly liked hanging around the back alleys near my hostel. There is so much life teeming in these narrow streets. I felt like I had escaped the big city for a split second, then one turn would lead out to a busy road and I would have to wind my way back into labyrinth.

Within the 24 hours I managed to see the gardens surrounding Jingshan Hill, walk around the Forbidden City, stroll through Tiananmen Square, drink a beer or 2 with the locals and watch a few games of ping-pong in the public park. I am fascinated with the Chinese culture, and this taste of Asia only left me wanting more. Within a few years I will return and spend months soaking up the culture and learning from it what I can. I can’t wait for the experience. Life beckons.

Cheers. dt.