Author Archives: debbie

Darjeeling Walkabout – September 28

Posted on September 29, 2011 by debbie

We slept in, showered and did some laundry, so we got a late start on the day.  We ate breakfast in the hotel common area.  Mur had scrambled eggs and toast and the cook was kind enough to make me … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Frankfurt on a Sunday

Posted on September 25, 2011 by debbie

Arriving in Frankfurt on Sunday was the perfect accident. After checking into the Ibis Hotel near the airport, we walked to the nearest train station and took the train into downtown Frankfurt. Being a Sunday, everyone was out and about.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India, Germany | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

House Sitters

Posted on September 21, 2011 by debbie

We are trying something new with this trip.  We have house sitters! We have some friends whose daughter just got married and the newly wed couple are living with relatives. The newly weds have bought a house and the possession … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India, Planning and Packing | Leave a comment

Dealing with Mild Altitude Sickness

Posted on September 19, 2011 by debbie

Last year, we went to Tibet as part of our China trip.  Rather than fly into Lhasa, we had decided to take the train so we could acclimatize to the altitude slowly. We flew into Xining and then took the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India, Planning and Packing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Mini Pharmacy

Posted on September 14, 2011 by debbie

We put together our first aid kit for India today.  It looks like a mini Pharmacy. Sleeping pills, sinus cold pills, imodium pills, headache pills, fever pills, allergy pills, heartburn pills. Check. Ointments for cuts, heat rash, bug bites, plant … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India, Planning and Packing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Debbie’s gut and traveling to India and Bhutan

Posted on September 9, 2011 by debbie

I went to my naturopath on Tuesday.  I have intolerance issues with dairy, gluten and eggs.  Not the thing to have when traveling to India where dairy is in everything and naan bread is a staple.  My naturopath suggested I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India, Planning and Packing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bhutan packing and other stuff

Posted on September 7, 2011 by debbie

Murray was getting antsy about starting to pack for Bhutan and India. The trip is becoming reality.  The camping gear is put away, the laundry is done, my daughter has left to go back to school in BC. We printed … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhutan and India, Planning and Packing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Photos of our trip to the Coast

Posted on September 3, 2011 by debbie

I can’t believe how busy we have been since got home.  I finally have some time to post pictures of our trip to Victoria, Kelowna, Canmore and camping in between. The pictures are now posted under the menu item “Photos” … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Leave a comment

Wildlife

Posted on August 25, 2011 by debbie

When we camp, Murray and I are always on the look out for wildlife.  It doesn’t matter if it is a squirrel or a bear – we are enchanted.  Here are a few of the new friends we made on … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Leave a comment

Kelowna Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon – Debbie Does the Sprint

Posted on August 22, 2011 by debbie

ok debbie, you can do this.  remember you like to do this. kick with my glutes, kick with my glutes, smooth to start, strong to finish. there’s the horn, here we go, water isn’t too bad. go……dive. easy easy not … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged | Leave a comment