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Cebu to Malapascua Island

Posted on May 6, 2024 by debbie

Today our adventure is taking the bus to Maya, the port, where we take a ferry over to Malapascua Island. Without going into excruciating detail, I think there is a difference here to the meaning of “direct” vs “non stop”. … Continue reading →

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Cebu City, Day 2

Posted on May 5, 2024 by debbie

Last night we go on an adventure. Murray chatted with the hotel desk lady and found out which jeepney to take to get to the Sugbo IT Park Mercado, an outdoors food fare. The 17C stops right opposite our hotel, … Continue reading →

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Cebu City, Day 1

Posted on May 4, 2024 by debbie

We are in Cebu City today and tomorrow to dry out and see a different part of the Philippines. Our goals today are to exchange some Canadian cash for Philippine cash and to check out the bus to the ferry … Continue reading →

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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Posted on April 25, 2024 by debbie

Our day starts early. 2:35 am to be exact. This is what flying west does to us. Melatonin tonight! Murray mentioned the Philippines Airline vouchers we got yesterday. We searched for an agent on Google Maps and found none, so … Continue reading →

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Roatan, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by debbie

Roatan is a dive destination. Sure, one could go there to an all inclusive resort on the beach at West Bay, but most visitors are divers. There are numerous dive shops on the island and hotels are plentiful. My friend, … Continue reading →

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A Girls Trip to Roatan, Honduras!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by debbie

When Murray and I returned from our disastrous liveaboard trip in Indonesia where I missed 14 dives, the idea was floated that I should go diving on my own to make up the dives. I rolled that idea around in … Continue reading →

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Namibia and Egypt Photos

Posted on March 2, 2024 by debbie

A selection of photos from our trip to Namibia and Egypt is now posted to the blog. To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. The photos are under the “Africa” subheading. Hover over “Arica” and … Continue reading →

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Cairo, a last look

Posted on November 14, 2023 by debbie

There are lots of cats and dogs in Egypt that do not belong to anyone. In Cairo, it is the cats that are a nuisance around the outdoor cafes, and everywhere really. Under tables, around my feet, pawing at my … Continue reading →

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Downtown Cairo Food Tour

Posted on November 13, 2023 by debbie

Murray and I meet P, our guide from Bellies En-Route, who is going to take us on a food tour of downtown Cairo. Joining our group is E, a young Italian currently living in London. P explains there will be … Continue reading →

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Abu Simbel

Posted on November 9, 2023 by debbie

Today, after about a three hour drive south of Aswan, we arrive in Abu Simbel. The reason why we are here is the temple to Ramses II, with its imposing four seated figures. Ramses wanted a temple close to the … Continue reading →

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