Victoria, BC for the Weekend
Canada Amanda Canada Amanda

Victoria, BC for the Weekend

Who doesn't love mountain biking in a Canadian triathlon immediately after returning home from a 12+ hour flight from Hong Kong, am I right?? Just reading that sentence made me tired... If you're thinking it was me who did this, you're out of your mind. Iā€™m a barely functioning zombie after international flights. I'm grumpy and disoriented and must sleep for a day before even thinking about doing anything active.

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Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, China
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Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, China

Somehow it's been almost a year since my China trip. It really doesn't feel like it was that long ago... Except when I try to speak Mandarin of course and realize how much it's been slipping away from my memory since I never ever use the language anymore. Then it feels like China was forever ago.

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Memorial Day in Hood River, Oregon
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Memorial Day in Hood River, Oregon

Memorial Day weekend feels so long ago now... Just a sweet, distant memory. Warm weather, camping, wine tasting, mountain biking, windsurfing, sunbathing, slack-lining, picnicking, babies... What more could one need?!

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Five Random Facts:

  • I've been a vegetarian for over half my life. šŸŒ±

  • I have a bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Cultural Studies.

  • Rilo Kiley is my all-time favorite band.

  • I hate bananas! šŸ˜

  • My dream travel destination is Antarctica.

About Me:

Hi, Iā€™m Amanda and Little Tranquility is a place where I share bits and pieces of my life as a traveler, photographer, and toddler mom living on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

In my free time, I enjoy running, baking, brushing up on my Mandarin, and trying to pet every cat I see. Thanks for stopping by!