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The Waiting Game

Posted on October 12, 2013 by debbie

I almost dislike the couple of weeks prior to a long trip. I am not good at waiting and that is what I seem to be doing. We have packed as much as we can. The only stuff not packed … Continue reading →

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Murray’s Clothing for Myanmar

Posted on October 5, 2013 by debbie

Murray is not as particular with his clothing as I am. Not sure why. For me it is a fine art of finding the best clothes to keep me cool, dry, warm and respectable. Not for my man, Mur. “Throw … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on October 2, 2013 by debbie

Walk, walk, walk. Every time I turn around this summer I am walking again.  I don’t mean up and moving about for some humanly purpose, I mean walking for a long time for some predetermined distance to train to walk. … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Clothing for Myanmar

Posted on October 1, 2013 by debbie

We have been pulling out our travel gear and clothes over the last couple of weeks in preparation for our trip to Myanmar and I think I have my clothing picked out. Because we are limited to 15 lbs (7 … Continue reading →

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Photos for Myanmar Visas

Posted on September 24, 2013 by debbie

Glitch. We have sent in our visa applications for Myanmar. Usually when we apply for visas two passport photos are required. I have taken and photoshopped stock photos of Debbie and me. I print a couple of these and send … Continue reading →

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West Coast Trail Photos

Posted on September 21, 2013 by debbie

Good news! The photos of our backpacking adventure to the West Coast Trail are now posted! Click on “Photos” on the main menu bar. Scroll down until you find “West Coast Trail, BC 2013” and click on the words. Click … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 5 – Okotoks to Calgary

Posted on September 9, 2013 by debbie

It’s the last day of the Tour of Alberta, it is the weekend and we are in Okotoks, near Calgary, so we notice the difference in the size of the crowd. I have been impressed with the crowds up to … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 4 – Black Diamond

Posted on September 7, 2013 by debbie

After leaving Drumheller bathed in sunlight with nothing but blue sky we turned west and observed the darkness aloft. We drove without hesitation and proceeded to drive into an out and out rain storm. We have a goal and not … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 3 – Strathmore to Drumheller

Posted on September 7, 2013 by debbie

We are sitting in the McDonalds in Drumheller posting to our blog and drinking OJ and Coke and eating hash browns. As we work, we hear a conversation between 2 seniors behind us about the Tour of Alberta coming through … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 1 – Sherwood Park to Camrose

Posted on September 4, 2013 by debbie

We start our Wednesday like we always do. In the pool. Our Coach, T, has us do sprint work, yet again. 100s and 50s today. A good workout to start a day to warm up to follow the Tour of … Continue reading →

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