September 13, 2012 –Although many in Canada and most in the United States recall the battle between Texian Militia, lead by co-commanders James Bowie and William B. Travis and the Mexican Army under under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna, (Remember the Alamo) not many know about the equally pivotal Battle of Chapultepec Castle 165 years ago and the bravery of six Mexican teenage military cadets on September 13, 1847 during the Mexican-American War.
Dan's Blog
Follow our intrepid Wagonmaster as he travels through the Baja.
Labour Day – Día del Trabajo
September 3, 2013 – Labour Day (Labor Day in the USA) is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Art in the Vines: Township 7 Vineyard & Winery, Langley BC
August 27, 2012 – Yesterday on Sunday, August 26th Lisa and I attended an event at Township 7 Vineyard & Winery in Langley called Art in the Vines.
La Gran Montaña del Carmelo AKA Mount Baker
August 22, 2012 – Spanish claims to the west coast of North America date to the papal bull of 1493, and the Treaty of Tordesillas. In 1513, this claim was reinforced by Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to sight the Pacific Ocean, when he claimed all lands adjoining this ocean for the Spanish Crown.
GOYFEST 2012
August 12, 2012 – Goyfest 2012 is in the books, a great turnout, lots of family, new and old friends, neighbours, inlaws and outlaws.
