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Author Archives: debbie
Trip Planning Tension
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
Retirement Busy
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
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
Posted in Planning and Packing
Tagged BCD, carry on luggage, Cressi, scuba diving gear, Scuba Pro
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Africa Progress
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
Posted in Planning and Packing, Tanzania and Botswana
Tagged africa, trip planning, Trip research
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Utila Photos
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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Tagged deep blue resort utila, Honduras, scuba diving, Utila, Honduras
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Mount Shark Ski
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
Glorious
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
Posted in Western Canada
Tagged Banff, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Canmore, cross country skiing, Moraine Lake Road, Rocky Mountains
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The Drive Home
Murray gets down off the mountain after another awesome day of thigh deep powder. We pile into the vehicle and head north. Murray drives the first leg. As we head onto Hwy 22, we are again amazed at the scenery … Continue reading
Pincher Creek
Murray is excited about going cat skiing for a second day. I’m heading to Pincher Creek. Fifteen minutes down the road and I am in another weather zone. It is dry, sunny and spring. The 45 km drive to Pincher … Continue reading