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Author Archives: debbie
San Salvador, Bahamas
When we got home from Myanmar, I was tired. Part of the tiredness was from not scheduling down time during our 4 week adventure. Part of the tiredness was from, in my opinion, traveling consistently every fall for 4 or … Continue reading
Off to the Mountains!
Two days of skiing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. For me, day one is cross country skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre and day two is alpine skiing at Sunshine – a chance to test my skiing ability on some … Continue reading
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Learning to Alpine Ski
Murray is a self-confessed ski bum. Has skied since he was a teen, taught skiing for a number of years at Whistler, worked in Edmonton’s ski industry for 20 some years. I, on the other hand, do not ski. Until … Continue reading
A Stop in Miami, Florida
When looking at our long haul flights from Edmonton we have a choice of either flying through Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Knowing we might spend a few days in the city, I do some preliminary research and decide Miami is … Continue reading
Myanmar and Maldives Photos are Posted!
I have posted photos of our fall trip to Myanmar, the Maldives, Bangkok and Narita on the blog. Click on Photos on the main menu bar. There are four Photosets for this trip: Bangkok, Thailand 2013 Maldives 2013 Myanmar 2013 … Continue reading
Choke Cough Ski
If you read the blog you will know that I have amazing luck with the weather. When we need dry it usually is, when we need warm it usually is. This last weekend I needed snow and OMG, it snowed. … Continue reading
Myanmar Observations – Rivers and Lakes
Right from our first day in Myanmar, where we eat lunch sitting beside a waterway, to our last days in Yangon, rivers or lakes are a constant sight. There are four large rivers flowing through Myanmar and a multitude of … Continue reading
Myanmar Observations – Tribes
Myanmar’s Shan District has 33 tribes within its borders. They are identified by the way they dress and their headwear.
Myanmar Observations – Rural Life
I enjoy taking pictures of everyday utensils in the small villages we walk through while in Myanmar. Pots, baskets, boats, jars, cages. Hand made, well used, handed down. Large, small, long, heavy, light, pot bellied. Made of iron, clay, wood, … Continue reading
Myanmar Observations – Mutual Picture Taking
We have traveled to many many countries and I cannot remember any locals wanting to take our pictures. (Murray has subsequently told me we have been asked.) In Myanmar, a number of locals ask to take our pictures or have … Continue reading