Dakatama
A chronicle of travel, cuisine and accommodations The journey we take where ever the road takes us.
Through pictures and prose we capture a way of life that is fast disappearing.
Ann Edall-Robson's books are now available Buck Brush Farmhouse in Hanna, Alberta
Join Ann Edall-Robson at PaSu Farm for a writing workshop.
PaSu Farm is the perfect place to host a writing workshop.
And the stories they could tell about the people that have been in their lives.
Share your moose moose story or picture.
Moose Visits A story and more
Last of the fall blooms.
Fall sunrise. Fall sunset. Alberta foothills always deliver.
Memories of a sunset in Joseph, Oregon. It was a great trip.
Share a picture of the dog you would celebrate International Dog Day with.
All of Ann Edall-Robson's books embrace the rural life she was raised in. Do you have any of her books on your bookshelf?
Today we celebrate Pioneer Day. Farm land, fences, homesteads, abandoned equipment, hard work, good life, ranches born, livelihoods lost, inventions, medicine.
What comes to mind when you think of the pioneers?
World Listening Day - A day to hear the words spoken, the sounds of life, and remember a comment a good friend once said, “How loud can quiet be.”
Isn't it great that there is a calendar date called I Love Horses Day?
Share your horse pictures with us in the comments.
The old boys are pretty proud to celebrate Cow Appreciation Day by showing off Norman and Ann Edall-Robson books.
- NORMAN is a story about a Hereford calf who meets up with Barn Cat Buttons and the shenanigans they get into.
- Numbers With Norman is an educational book that teaches numbers from 1-20 while colouring, tracing, dot-to-dot, and other fun things.
It seems fitting to share a picture taken on the shores of Greenwood Lake, Vermont to wish our US family, friends, and far away neighbours a Happy 4th of July.
Gravel travel, as Ann Edall-Robson call her backroad outings, produces some interesting pictures.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
It wasn't that long ago...oh yes it was! The joy of taking pictures sometimes overrides the risks. Old albums filled with photographs says it's worth it.
Taking risks to take pictures.
Not uncommon to find what's left behind after what looked to be a natural demise.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
Some years we hope for enough persipitation to make this picture taken by Ann Edall-Robson come true. Not a gully washer, but enough to matter where it counts.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
The Magpie. You may call it by anothr name - some good, some funny, some not repeatable. They don't often stand around waiting for their picture to be taken, but on this day, Ann Edall-Robson got lucky.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
Not letting go...winter or the fence.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
This picture by Ann Edall-Robson reminds me that we are only beginning the journey of the lilac as tiny leaf buds start to show. I can't wait for the glorious blooms.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
When something catches your eye, you shouldn't ignore it. Capture the moment however you can.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
Minus 20C to plus 20C in a matter of hours.
A moment in time for the disappearing wind.
There is nothing like the early morning or the end of the day to get out for a drive.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.
Ann Edall-Robson's photo says it must be St. Patrick's Day with all that green.
I tempt you with a challenge. Write a 5-word sentence to describe this photo.