Monthly Archives: December 2011

Calgary – There and Back Again

Posted on December 30, 2011 by debbie

On the 26th, I hitched a ride with R&D to Calgary so I could visit my Aunt, from Victoria, and my cousin and his wife who live in Calgary. I usually do the driving when we head in that direction, … Continue reading →

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First Mountain Trip 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by murray

The Canadian Rocky Mountains are as impressive as any mountains I have seen. When you see them they look similar to the Alps, Pyrenees, or the Himalayas. For the most part they look like classic mountains, rocky, craggy and the … Continue reading →

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Where to go next?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by debbie

I sat down to lunch the other day and didn’t have anything to read, so I hauled out our atlas and perused it while I ate. I was looking for and dreaming about places that might be interesting and fun. … Continue reading →

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“All this for two days!”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by debbie

Murray was packed up and gone in about 20 minutes. He gathered up the last of his stuff and packed it into his bags.  There were a few loose items that didn’t fit – guess pillows don’t squish too well.  … Continue reading →

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Packing for 2 days in the mountains

Posted on December 15, 2011 by debbie

Murray started packing today for his weekend trip to the mountains. He is on a course Saturday and Sunday. He will need cross country and telemark clothing. He won’t need many street clothes as his non ski time is quite … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Snow

Posted on December 13, 2011 by debbie

Winter has arrived, but so far, it has left the snow behind.  As alpine and cross country skiers, Murray and I are waiting anxiously for the white stuff to fall.  We hear parts of the mountains have gotten snow. When … Continue reading →

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Bhutan and Andaman Islands Photos Posted!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by debbie

Our Photos of Bhutan and scuba diving in the Andaman Islands are now posted! The photos are in separate “Photosets” and are found under the “Photos” menu item.  Click on “Bhutan 2011” or “Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2011” and then … Continue reading →

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India Pictures

Posted on December 7, 2011 by debbie

The wait has been long, but the time has arrived! I will be posting pictures of India and Bhutan over the next few days.  The pictures of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kolkata, India (in the “Photoset” called India 2011) are now … Continue reading →

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Getting our Money’s Worth

Posted on December 4, 2011 by debbie

It is now 5 weeks since we got home from India and Bhutan.  Murray and I were talking the other day about how the trip is not just the 5 weeks we were away.  It is actually weeks worth of … Continue reading →

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