Category Archives: Travels

Still sitting in Starbucks

Posted on August 18, 2011 by debbie

Hope to Bamberton Park We slept last night with the tent vents wide open.  It is wonderful to sleep in the fresh air. We awoke rested and ready for the trip towards the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and Victoria.  I snuck … Continue reading →

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Sitting in Starbucks….

Posted on August 18, 2011 by debbie

Edmonton to Jasper We awoke on Monday morning in the clouds.  We were in Wabasso Campground off Highway 93 between Jasper and Banff, near the Athabasca Falls. When we climbed out of our tent, the clouds were hanging in the … Continue reading →

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Car Camping

Posted on August 13, 2011 by debbie

We are heading to the West Coast in a couple of days.  Murray’s aunt is turning 100 years old next weekend and we are going out to Victoria to help celebrate.  The next weekend R is throwing a “PhD” Party … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Posted on August 12, 2011 by debbie

I had good intentions of posting at least one blog during the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, but sleep became the priority.  It was a great festival – well organized, beautiful weather and superb music. We had one evening of rain … Continue reading →

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Decisions about India

Posted on August 10, 2011 by murray

The past week has been busy for us. In general (see folkfest blogs) and to do with trip organization. Most of our India/Bhutan trip is constrained by transportation. Therefore  our itinerary is pretty well set and we cannot float too … Continue reading →

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Folk Festival

Posted on August 1, 2011 by debbie

As we have said, we have lists for EVERYTHING! Every summer, we attend the annual Edmonton Folk Music Festival.  http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/  It is a 4 day event and all we do for those 4 days is eat, sleep and folk fest.  … Continue reading →

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The New Camera

Posted on July 30, 2011 by murray

It’s done. We have spent the last couple of weeks researching cameras and underwater housings trying to decide what will serve our purposes the best. We started out looking at things in a random fashion, worked on selection criteria as … Continue reading →

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Keeping the trip alive

Posted on July 26, 2011 by debbie

We have been back for two weeks now and it feels like we were never away. Laundry is done and put away, suitcases are put away, everything is put away. Pictures are culled, photoshopped and posted. How do I keep … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Photos!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by debbie

We have culled and readied our Bonaire photos and they are now on display under the “Photos” menu item. Enjoy!

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Bonaire Unpacking

Posted on July 21, 2011 by debbie

While unpacking, I discovered a few items in my bag that I did not use in Bonaire and a few items that I want to comment on. I took a small purse, for evenings, and did not use it.  I … Continue reading →

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