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Two Nights in the Same Place?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by murray

Today’s a day in Taos. Why Taos? Well, it’s a ski town. Always been on a list for that, but to make it worth while for skiing we should visit in the winter. And. It’s a place used frequently on … Continue reading →

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We are off to Phoenix, Arizona

Posted on October 15, 2014 by murray

Short and sweet. Get on the plane, get off the plane. Get on the shuttle, get off the shuttle. Check into the hotel. Traveling in North America is a breeze. Everything is in English, except for a few cursory French … Continue reading →

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Phoenix, Arizona – Car Rental Options

Posted on October 13, 2014 by murray

I have been truly negligent in keeping up my end of the blog, so here it goes. Arizona, our next destination. We had thought to go in September when we had a large stretch of time available. We intended to … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta 2014 Wetaskiwin to Edmonton – We Are Getting the Hang of This

Posted on September 5, 2014 by murray

We are back in Edmonton. Sleeping in our own bed and partially into our regular routine, with one addition, the Tour of Alberta. Our plan for viewing the race today takes precision timing. We figure we should catch the feed … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta 2014 Innisfail to Red Deer – Hob Nobbing

Posted on September 4, 2014 by murray

It’s a change of gear today. In the last two days we have worn the warmest clothes we lugged along, rain gear head to toe, save shoes which we both neglected, and yesterday, umbrellas. This morning the temperature is fall … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta 2014 Lethbridge

Posted on September 3, 2014 by murray

It was inevitable. We are sitting at the KOM (King of the Mountain) spot in Lethbridge an hour before the race start and it is pouring. It has been since we left Calgary. As planned we arrive here at 2pm … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on July 14, 2014 by murray

In keeping with the Riding Rock’s excellent service, we are shuttled to the airport to check in for our flights and then returned to the hotel to sit in comfort. After insuring the plane is on time we are given … Continue reading →

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New Friendships

Posted on July 6, 2014 by murray

The first day we dive we are joined by two “older” ladies from New York. They have been coming here for many years. Both are close to retirement and have started building a house on the island so they can … Continue reading →

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Back to the Essence

Posted on June 26, 2014 by murray

This blog was started with the idea we could pass on some ideas as to how to pack using carry on luggage only. Our methods will not be for everyone, but it can be done. We have failed to go … Continue reading →

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The Colony Hotel

Posted on May 7, 2014 by murray

We have never have been to Maimi and being interested in design we had searched for a place to stay in the Art Deco area of South Beach. We looked at many hotels, narrowed our search to about 4 and … Continue reading →

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