Category Archives: Planning and Packing

Retirement Busy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by debbie

We have been remiss in out postings lately. I had often heard retired people say that they are busier in retirement than they were during their working lives.  Right now, I agree with this statement. On top of planning a … Continue reading →

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Trip Planning Tension

Posted on April 25, 2012 by debbie

Tension and anxiety build as decisions come to a critical juncture. We narrow the possibilities for Tanzania down to two tour companies and the decision is a hard one. When there is so much money on the line, we cannot … Continue reading →

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The Storm Subsides

Posted on May 2, 2012 by murray

Many years ago, in architecture school, I would go through emotional ups and downs and not know why. I would be irritable and happy, happy and irritable. Many years later I realized it was part of the design process. At … Continue reading →

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Packing for a Riding Trip

Posted on May 29, 2012 by debbie

I have added a NEW list under “Packing Lists”! It is all the stuff needed for a (bike) riding trip. This list is good whether you are going on a bike tour, carrying panniers, or a weekend bike trip staying … Continue reading →

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House Renovations and Blogging

Posted on July 24, 2012 by debbie

We have been rather negligent with our blog and hope to reacquaint ourselves with the blog and our Africa trip next week after our new flooring is in place. After 20+ years, our carpet was looking rather sad.  It was … Continue reading →

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Slogging through a Blog

Posted on September 7, 2012 by murray

I’m a jock. I have been most of my life, just didn’t realize it until I was about 40. For many years I raced bicycles. I was never really good but I did the best I could. In order to … Continue reading →

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Today is the Day. I Hope.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by murray

When we drop out of house renovation mode and back into day to day mode we realize we have not touched our African travel plans in 2 months and the time is neigh to pay the balance on the safaris. … Continue reading →

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Sidetracked

Posted on September 11, 2012 by murray

Off we go on a diversion. In order to make a decision on whether or not we dive Little Cayman in April, with our NY friends, depends on a number of factors. To resolve some of these we must again … Continue reading →

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A Packing Challenge

Posted on September 13, 2012 by debbie

We have read  that there are tight restrictions on luggage size and weight for some airlines in Africa. If a person has too much luggage, he/she will get charged for an extra seat or for freight. We have also read … Continue reading →

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Checking out R&R in Zanzibar

Posted on September 15, 2012 by murray

While in Tanzania and Botswana we will be on the move every day or close to it for a month so we will be looking for some down time on the exotic island of Zanzibar. We really only have 4 … Continue reading →

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