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To Kelowna

Posted on August 22, 2011 by debbie

Day 7 ? Kelowna, we arrive on time. Caught the 7am ferry out of Swartz Bay and it was only 60% full when we arrived at 6:30. The day starts well. Time checks hit the mark all the way. Traffic … Continue reading →

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Still sitting in Starbucks

Posted on August 18, 2011 by debbie

Hope to Bamberton Park We slept last night with the tent vents wide open.  It is wonderful to sleep in the fresh air. We awoke rested and ready for the trip towards the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and Victoria.  I snuck … Continue reading →

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Sitting in Starbucks….

Posted on August 18, 2011 by debbie

Edmonton to Jasper We awoke on Monday morning in the clouds.  We were in Wabasso Campground off Highway 93 between Jasper and Banff, near the Athabasca Falls. When we climbed out of our tent, the clouds were hanging in the … Continue reading →

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Car Camping

Posted on August 13, 2011 by debbie

We are heading to the West Coast in a couple of days.  Murray’s aunt is turning 100 years old next weekend and we are going out to Victoria to help celebrate.  The next weekend R is throwing a “PhD” Party … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Posted on August 12, 2011 by debbie

I had good intentions of posting at least one blog during the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, but sleep became the priority.  It was a great festival – well organized, beautiful weather and superb music. We had one evening of rain … Continue reading →

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Folk Festival

Posted on August 1, 2011 by debbie

As we have said, we have lists for EVERYTHING! Every summer, we attend the annual Edmonton Folk Music Festival.  http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/  It is a 4 day event and all we do for those 4 days is eat, sleep and folk fest.  … Continue reading →

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Keeping the trip alive

Posted on July 26, 2011 by debbie

We have been back for two weeks now and it feels like we were never away. Laundry is done and put away, suitcases are put away, everything is put away. Pictures are culled, photoshopped and posted. How do I keep … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Photos!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by debbie

We have culled and readied our Bonaire photos and they are now on display under the “Photos” menu item. Enjoy!

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Bonaire Unpacking

Posted on July 21, 2011 by debbie

While unpacking, I discovered a few items in my bag that I did not use in Bonaire and a few items that I want to comment on. I took a small purse, for evenings, and did not use it.  I … Continue reading →

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Packing List Additions

Posted on July 16, 2011 by debbie

After every trip I add items to the packing lists that I have written on our list as we packed.  It is usually stuff I forgot to add in the first place, or stuff we realize we might need.  Today … Continue reading →

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