Tag Archives: travel planning

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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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 List Review

Posted on February 27, 2012 by debbie

I have added items to the “Before Leaving” list that we had added for this trip.  They are: Flights – confirm flights and print boarding passes Ride to Airport – arrange for a ride or taxi to/from airport or use … Continue reading →

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Packing for Utila

Posted on February 13, 2012 by debbie

We spend many hours today packing for Utila. We had slowly piled wetsuits, fins, camera gear, clothes, toiletries and other stuff in the living room and today we pack it all into our carry-on bags and collect the missing items. … Continue reading →

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Utila – Starting to Pack

Posted on January 27, 2012 by debbie

As we were brushing our teeth this morning, I mentioned to Murray that we should start our packing process this weekend.  It is only three weeks until we leave.  We may be going to the mountains next weekend, so I … Continue reading →

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Carry On Liquid Replacements

Posted on November 13, 2011 by debbie

When we were preparing for our trip to India and Bhutan, we had read that the Kolkata Airport was a stickler for liquids in carry on luggage (by only one tourist, mind you). This encouraged us to search for non-liquid … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Clothing Comments

Posted on November 5, 2011 by debbie

I learn more and more about the clothing in my suitcase every time we go on a trip. Here are some comments from our trip to India and Bhutan. I took 2 pair of pants – one linen and one … Continue reading →

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Counting Down

Posted on September 17, 2011 by murray

We are a week out and have, for the most part, everything in place. Now it is just the waiting. I, being my cocky self, don’t think we should have any trouble adapting to the unfamiliar, Debbie, whose job it … Continue reading →

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The Mini Pharmacy

Posted on September 14, 2011 by debbie

We put together our first aid kit for India today.  It looks like a mini Pharmacy. Sleeping pills, sinus cold pills, imodium pills, headache pills, fever pills, allergy pills, heartburn pills. Check. Ointments for cuts, heat rash, bug bites, plant … Continue reading →

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Crunch Time

Posted on September 13, 2011 by murray

The time is nye and we are still making final arrangements on the India side of the trip. Our learning curve is big right now and some days life is very frustrating. Testing the limits of our civility. First, we … Continue reading →

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