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Edmonton River Valley Running Trails

Posted on May 17, 2012 by debbie

I wrote about the trails in Edmonton’s river valley from the viewpoint of a bicyclist. Today I write as a runner. There are great trails – both paved and unpaved – all through the valley. The Running Room has a … Continue reading →

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Edmonton’s River Valley Trails

Posted on May 14, 2012 by debbie

We are in that long period in between trips.  We ride and swim, do household chores, fix up the house (ugh) and dream of Africa. Not much to blog about. Then I remember that one of our premises for the … Continue reading →

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Trip Planning Tension

Posted on April 25, 2012 by debbie

Tension and anxiety build as decisions come to a critical juncture. We narrow the possibilities for Tanzania down to two tour companies and the decision is a hard one. When there is so much money on the line, we cannot … Continue reading →

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Retirement Busy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by debbie

We have been remiss in out postings lately. I had often heard retired people say that they are busier in retirement than they were during their working lives.  Right now, I agree with this statement. On top of planning a … Continue reading →

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My Own BCD

Posted on April 13, 2012 by debbie

Our packing philosophy is going to get tested severely on our next dive trip. You see, I bought a BCD and we are not 100% sure we can still get all my gear in one carry-on bag and a “purse”. … Continue reading →

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Africa Progress

Posted on April 8, 2012 by debbie

I am of the belief that things happen for a reason. We ended up on our Bhutan tour with L&R from Sherwood Park. We traveled and got along together like old mates. There was a reason for us meeting up … Continue reading →

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Utila Photos

Posted on March 30, 2012 by debbie

We got waylaid by a couple of trips to the mountains, but finally I have posted the Utila photos on the blog! Click on “Photos” on the Menu bar. Click on “Utila, Honduras 2012”. Click on the first photo and … Continue reading →

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Mount Shark Ski

Posted on March 27, 2012 by debbie

To get a different view of the mountains we head up the Spray Lakes Road to Mount Shark. Mount Shark is groomed for both classic and skate skiing. There are 2, 5, 10 and 15 km loops. Today we are … Continue reading →

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Glorious

Posted on March 27, 2012 by debbie

Moraine Lake is our destination for the day. Up. J, R, B, Murray and I pile into the van with skis, lunch and extra clothes. It is B’s first ski in the mountains. Her running fitness and sense of adventure … Continue reading →

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Excitement for Africa

Posted on March 22, 2012 by debbie

Murray has been researching where to go and what to do in Africa pretty heavily lately. I am not so patient with investigating, so much of this is left to Murray. I go on the web to look at a … Continue reading →

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