Monthly Archives: September 2016

Let the Tour Begin

Posted on September 20, 2016 by murray

Today we meet up with our travel companions. Noon is our target. We start out to have breakfast across the street, the cafe is closed and when we go back to the hotel to ask where else to go they … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Posted on September 19, 2016 by murray

We read this Santa Cruz is nothing special and I think I must agree. Nice enough place but just a city. This is our first time to Bolivia so it is a really good intro and the city seems friendly … Continue reading →

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Lima, Peru to Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Posted on September 18, 2016 by debbie

We sight see from our taxi on the way to the airport in Lima to catch our flight to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. In the area where gringos are not supposed to tread, we drive through a circular square the size … Continue reading →

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Miraflores

Posted on September 17, 2016 by murray

Farther afield today. Destination Miraflores, a district of Lima on the ocean. Everything one reads whether on the net or in a travel book mentions Miraflores. So thought we should have a look see. One of the museums we wanted … Continue reading →

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Lima, Peru

Posted on September 16, 2016 by murray

Best route for us to western South America is through Lima, Peru. Our last few long trips we have been taking a ‘pause’ in transit to our destination, say 10 to 12 hours of flying time from home, and then … Continue reading →

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Packing for Peru, Bolivia and Chile

Posted on September 12, 2016 by debbie

We are leaving for Peru, Bolivia and Chile in a couple of days. We are connecting with a Wild Frontiers tour through Bolivia and will travel on our own in Peru and Chile. This trip has been put together rather … Continue reading →

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Australia Photos

Posted on September 11, 2016 by debbie

Our photos from Australia are now posted in the blog! To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until the drop down menu appears. Click on “Australia 2016” in the drop down menu. Wait until the photos load. … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta 2016 Stage 5

Posted on September 5, 2016 by debbie

Today’s the final stage of the Tour of Alberta and it is a circuit race through downtown Edmonton and its river valley. The event is about the riders and the race but it also it about meeting friends and fellow riders, swimmers, triathletes … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta 2016 Time Trial

Posted on September 4, 2016 by debbie

Our day starts with the ITU Elite Women’s Triathlon down at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, followed by the Elite Men’s Triathlon and then the Tour of Alberta Stage 4 Time Trial. The wind is chilly, the sky grey. Even though … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta 2016 Stage 3

Posted on September 3, 2016 by debbie

Saturday morning sees us driving from Sundre to Rocky Mountain House to watch the start of Stage 3 of the Tour of Alberta. It is sunny with occasional clouds in Sundre but as we travel north, the clouds take over, and they … Continue reading →

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