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Meet “Tigger”
Westfalia

Meet “Tigger”

Kirkby KirkDecember 20, 2018November 17, 20190

This is Tigger. We named him that because he’s kind of orange (technically he’s Assuan Brown but let’s not quibble) and pretty bouncy. And he’s …

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This was pretty much your standard normal first da This was pretty much your standard normal first day of travel... In fact, we can’t even really call it a day of travel... It’s more like the lead up to a real day of travel... Marie went to work for the morning and ran a couple of errands before dropping Bear off with her sister Vicki who will be looking after him for the next two weeks (thank you Vicki!). #AbercornInn #BCFerries #Transit #Travel

https://whiskyandawestfalia.ca/2019/12/22/christmas-in-spain-2019-day-1/
Kindred Spirits Whisky Society tasting! #whisky Kindred Spirits Whisky Society tasting! #whisky
When it’s raining outside it’s a perfect day f When it’s raining outside it’s a perfect day for a Sol inside
There are definitely worse ways to spend a Saturda There are definitely worse ways to spend a Saturday night! #bunnahabhain #whisky
Tonight’s lineup of #whisky Tonight’s lineup of #whisky
New Years Eve 2019 in Playa del Carmen with @theb New Years Eve 2019  in Playa del Carmen with @thebearsden2015 and @caitlindohertyy Adios to 2018!! Feliz año nuevo to 2019
‪Third masterclass of the day is @Laphroaig with ‪Third masterclass of the day is @Laphroaig with brand ambassador @SimonBrooking who brought swag and football chants and fantastic whiskies = a terrific #VWF2019 event! ‬
Set up for our 2nd night at Porpoise Bay after spe Set up for our 2nd night at Porpoise Bay after spending the day exploring Gibsons and Sechelt. Different site, fewer kids, BBQ is working again (needed a new regulator) and Marie didn’t get stung!! but is it ever hot and smoky! #vanagon #westfalia
Wintry, snowy weather outside = ideal weather for Wintry, snowy weather outside = ideal weather for an Islay themed whisky tasting!
Morning coffee spot… probably afternoon beer spo Morning coffee spot… probably afternoon beer spot and there’s a pretty good chance it’ll be my evening whisky spot as well 😎
Definitely a nicer camping spot than last night! Definitely a nicer camping spot than last night!
Starting the day off with a Bushmills Masterclass Starting the day off with a Bushmills Masterclass at #vwf2020 #sorryliver
Couldn’t ask for a better way to wind up a great Couldn’t ask for a better way to wind up a great  birthday than a beautiful sunset paddle with @caitlindohertyy
Been a long time since I did a 21km day hike but t Been a long time since I did a 21km day hike but this one was totally worth it… Good to know there’s things in them thar hills that can still amaze… even if sometimes you feel like you’re going to die 🤦‍♂️
Delicious Chicken Saltimbocca for dinner with @the Delicious Chicken Saltimbocca for dinner with @thebearsden2015 as part of @capitaldaily ‘s community cooking show in support of United Way Victoria. Thanks to @tastingvictoria @chefeligh and @jaycekad for the terrific food and cocktail recipes. Best mid-week pandemic dinner ever!!
Second night of Victoria Whisky Fest is an #ardbeg Second night of Victoria Whisky Fest is an #ardbeg grand tasting with Andrew Ferguson
Got to spend Valentine’s Day in emergency with @ Got to spend Valentine’s Day in emergency with @thebearsden2015 after she took a tumble and broke her ankle this morning... she’s fine... thankfully... but I am concerned about who’s going to be my designated driver for the next 6 weeks 😩
Ho ho ho... Merry Christmas... Feliz Navidad... It Ho ho ho... Merry Christmas... Feliz Navidad... It’s Christmas Day in Spain! Which we celebrated by sleeping in to about 9:30am... #Christmas #FelizNavidad #Madrid #MercadosanMiguel #Spain #Travel

https://whiskyandawestfalia.ca/2019/12/28/christmas-in-spain-day-6-madrid/
This week’s whisk(e)y haul... the bottle of cask This week’s whisk(e)y haul... the bottle of cask strength Connemara was definitely the highlight - apparently BC stores can’t even order it anymore! #whiskyforaging #irishwhiskey #tullibardine #connemarawhiskey #tomatin #compassbox
We started our first full day in Cádiz off with o We started our first full day in Cádiz off with our usual healthy breakfast of yogurt, fruit and granola then headed out into the sunshine to start exploring. We’ve lucked out totally with the weather thus far and all the days have been clear blue sky days with lots of sunshine.  #Cadiz #Greattimeswithfamily #Hiddengemofacity #Travel

https://whiskyandawestfalia.ca/2020/01/02/christmas-in-spain-2019-days-8-9-cadiz/
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Thanks Rick!

Rick - Christmas in Spain 2019 – Day 2-2.5: Vancouver to Madrid

Excellent travel log Kirk. Can’t wait for more. Enjoy, now that your there

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Nice selection of drams!

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Thank you!

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Great post 😁

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