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A Day at Castle Mountain

Posted on March 16, 2012 by debbie

The day starts at 7 am with snow falling from the heavens and the temperature sitting at 2 C Murray heads off cat skiing and I ponder cross country. I decide to hold off and go for a walk around … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Castle Mountain Ski Resort

Posted on March 15, 2012 by debbie

We leave Edmonton at 12:20 pm to dry roads, winter blue skis and the sun warming us through the front windshield. The drive to Calgary is uneventful and swift. The further south we go the less snow is by the … Continue reading →

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Canmore Cross Country Skiing

Posted on March 12, 2012 by debbie

Tuesday morning and the sun is shining and it is glorious outside with the new fallen snow. I have a ski date with G to go to the Canmore Nordic Centre. We met G in Bhutan when our tour group … Continue reading →

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Cross Country Skiing in Edmonton

Posted on March 6, 2012 by debbie

The snowfall last weekend has created excellent ski conditions in the City of Edmonton area. There are a number of cross country ski options in and around Edmonton. Our usual haunts are Goldbar Park, The Strathcona Wilderness Centre and Waskehegan … Continue reading →

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Learning More About Scuba

Posted on March 3, 2012 by debbie

Even though Murray and I have over 150 dives each, we are still accumulating knowledge about scuba diving. I spotted a ray hiding under a shelf, took pictures, pointed him out to others and then moved on.  After I left, … Continue reading →

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Packing List Review

Posted on February 27, 2012 by debbie

I have added items to the “Before Leaving” list that we had added for this trip.  They are: Flights – confirm flights and print boarding passes Ride to Airport – arrange for a ride or taxi to/from airport or use … Continue reading →

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From the Sea to the Snow

Posted on February 26, 2012 by debbie

We experience Honduran punctuality. We leave Deep Blue at 7:30 for the boat ride into town.  Our bags had gone at 6:30. The truck and van taxis were supposed to meet us at the Deep Blue Dive Shop to take … Continue reading →

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Last Dives in Utila

Posted on February 24, 2012 by debbie

The last day of diving is always poignant. It is all coming to an end. No more frolicking with the fish in the water. No more relaxing and rocking with the surge. No more sharing fish tales with fellow divers. … Continue reading →

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Crabs, Hummingbirds, Bats and Sand Flies

Posted on February 24, 2012 by debbie

We are communing with the water faunae on Utila and also the land and air creatures. As Murray mentioned previously, we tread delicately going to supper each evening so as not to step on hermit crabs wandering on the sand … Continue reading →

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Liveboard on Land

Posted on February 22, 2012 by debbie

Deep Blue (www.deepblueutila.com) is like a liveaboard on land. Its sole purpose is to cater to divers. If you don’t dive I have no idea how you would survive here. No pool, good with me, but if you are not … Continue reading →

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