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Packing for a Quick Trip

Posted on May 26, 2011 by debbie

I am flying to Abbotstford tomorrow to visit my daughter, who is going to school in Langley. I just finished packing for the two day trip.  Took me about a 1/2 hour. I am ready to go except my purse.  … Continue reading →

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Important Documents List

Posted on May 25, 2011 by debbie

The most important items that you take on a trip are a passport and some means of paying for stuff.  When you think about it, that’s all you really need.  You can buy clothes and toothbrushes and bandaids and cameras … Continue reading →

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First Aid Kit Packing List

Posted on May 24, 2011 by debbie

We always take a first aid kit with us when we travel.  The size of the kit varies greatly, depending on where we are going and how long we are away.  We could probably count on one hand how many … Continue reading →

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Intro to Our Packing Lists

Posted on May 23, 2011 by debbie

Over the next while, we are going to share with you our various packing lists.  The lists can be found on their own pages under the Packing Lists menu item.  If you would like to use them, they can be … Continue reading →

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Daypacks and Wallets

Posted on May 22, 2011 by debbie

We take one daypack with us on trips where we think we will be walking or hiking and will need to carry extra items such as jackets, food, water and umbrellas.  When we fly, this pack is packed into a … Continue reading →

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Bags Bags and more Bags

Posted on May 19, 2011 by debbie

Let’s talk “purses”.  Most airlines allow guests to carry a purse, or a personal article with dimensions of 16cm x 33cm x 43cm (6″ x 13″ x 17″) and a maximum weight of 10 kg (22 lbs). Both Murray and … Continue reading →

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Old Bags and New Bags

Posted on May 18, 2011 by debbie

I got waylaid for about a week prepping, running and recuperating from running a marathon.  Phew!  It’s done and now down to bags. Carry on luggage, on most airlines, is limited to one standard article (suitcase, backpack, roller bag) and … Continue reading →

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Utila

Posted on May 9, 2011 by debbie

We have determined that we will have to stay overnight in Houston on the way to Utila.  When we overnight, we look for hotels close to the airport that have FREE airport shuttles.  Went online and there are many hotels … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Update

Posted on May 8, 2011 by debbie

Recipe for a Dive Trip 5 friends who want to learn to scuba dive 2 friends who know how to scuba dive 2 friends who wind surf and scuba dive 1 Caribbean island 2 rooms and 2 houses 9 return … Continue reading →

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Utila Update

Posted on May 5, 2011 by debbie

Some trips are very easy to plan and book, whereas others, take a lot of time and effort.  We are traveling to Utila, Honduras in February, 2012 – yes we plan that far into the future!  This trip is a … Continue reading →

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