Category Archives: Planning and Packing

DIY Bookings vs Travel Agent Bookings

Posted on December 30, 2012 by debbie

Murray had a few rants while we were away, so now it is my turn. I feel I need to say something about “do it yourself” airline bookings vs travel agent airlines bookings. So, here it goes. When we were … Continue reading →

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The Cell Phone Dilemma

Posted on January 20, 2013 by debbie

I am now in a dilemma. The dilemma is whether we should travel with a cell phone. One that actually works in the countries where we are going, of course. This confusion comes about because of our two airline episodes … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico

Posted on February 2, 2013 by debbie

Before we left for Africa, we spent some time researching and booking a dive trip with our Edmonton friends. I find it odd to be booking a long range trip before the short range trip has been taken, but sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Packing Puzzle

Posted on February 6, 2013 by debbie

As I mentioned in my last post, I purchased my own BCD and regulators due to frustration with rental gear on our last dive trip. So now I have to figure out how I am going to pack this extra … Continue reading →

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The Packing Puzzle – Part 2

Posted on February 8, 2013 by debbie

Test pack Options Three and Four from my last post. Here are the results: Option Three – We pull all Murray’s dive gear out but no clothes, toiletries etc. We have to play to fit four fins into his bag … Continue reading →

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The Packing Puzzle – The Decision

Posted on February 12, 2013 by debbie

I ignore the bags and the mess in the library for days. I roll over the pros and cons of the last two options in my head. I keep coming up with the same answer. I discuss everything with Murray … Continue reading →

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Behind Schedule

Posted on March 15, 2013 by debbie

Murray and I are usually ahead of schedule when it comes to packing for a trip. But, for some reason, for this trip that is 1 week away, we have hardly started. Why is that? Maybe because I have started … Continue reading →

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It’s snowing and we are packing

Posted on March 17, 2013 by debbie

It’s snowing here. Murray  shovels 4 times in 2 days. Okay, enough. Time to dream about the 25 C weather in Cozumel and start packing. We find the packing list buried under the piles in the library and pull out … Continue reading →

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Trying not to get too excited

Posted on March 19, 2013 by debbie

We talk about this all the time. Don’t set expectations for a trip too high and do not get too excited. I CAN’T HELP IT! I AM EXCITED!! The 6 plus inches of snow that has fallen lately has made … Continue reading →

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Backpacking Food, The Learning Curve

Posted on June 12, 2013 by debbie

Now that my hiking boot issue is mostly solved (just dealing with a slight sock issue), I move on to learning about eating while on a long backpack trip. All I can say is that it is complicated and there … Continue reading →

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