Category Archives: Travels

Toiletries List

Posted on June 16, 2011 by debbie

One of the last lists is the Toiletries list, which is now on a page under the Packing List menu item.  It is a pretty obvious list, but, again, the list is there so we are not trying to remember … Continue reading →

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Antsy to Pack

Posted on June 7, 2011 by debbie

Over the last couple of days, I have gotten antsy to start packing.  So, this morning, I made the big step. I cleared off a space in the living room, in front of the fire place – had to move … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Packing Update

Posted on June 6, 2011 by debbie

We like to choose hotels that are willing to communicate via email with us. If we have a question, we just email the hotel.  Last night, Murray emailed the Carib Inn, where we are staying on Bonaire, and asked them … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Shore Diving

Posted on June 3, 2011 by debbie

Last night I researched information on shore diving on Bonaire. I found this website,  http://www.bonairediveguide.com/ , that has a map of all the dive sites.  It also has a downloadable pdf dive guide.  It has the Bonaire Marine Park regulations … Continue reading →

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Bonaire One Month and Counting

Posted on June 1, 2011 by murray

As I am sitting at the computer killing time, a pastime even for old people, I type one of our future destinations into the search bar and see what comes up. I use a different tag, like Bonaire or Bonaire … Continue reading →

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Packing for a Quick Trip

Posted on May 26, 2011 by debbie

I am flying to Abbotstford tomorrow to visit my daughter, who is going to school in Langley. I just finished packing for the two day trip.  Took me about a 1/2 hour. I am ready to go except my purse.  … Continue reading →

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Jig Saw Complete

Posted on May 21, 2011 by murray

We need to purchase tickets for the intervening three legs of travel. After a night in Kolkata we plan to go to Darjeeling and after our trip into Bhutan we want to go, to and from, the Andaman and Nicobar … Continue reading →

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Bhutan Flights

Posted on May 17, 2011 by murray

As I said previously we start booking this trip in the middle and will work to either end. We decided to arrive a few days before the Bhutan tour starts. We are going to trip about north India first. This … Continue reading →

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Bhutan May 7, 2011

Posted on May 12, 2011 by murray

Today I was researching meds. I use a couple of websites to see what vaccinations and what malaria prophylactics are required for where we are going; The Treehouse City Guide, http://treehouse.ofb.net, and IAMAT, http://www.iamat.org. The Alberta Health Services site will … Continue reading →

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Bhutan May 6, 2011

Posted on May 10, 2011 by murray

I spent part of today trying to sort out the long flights from Edmonton to Kolkata. The internet can be frustrating. I know there are flights that leave here at decent times, with good connections and, with a minimum of … Continue reading →

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