Category Archives: Travels

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Posted on April 25, 2024 by debbie

Our day starts early. 2:35 am to be exact. This is what flying west does to us. Melatonin tonight! Murray mentioned the Philippines Airline vouchers we got yesterday. We searched for an agent on Google Maps and found none, so … Continue reading →

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Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by murray

Yup three days in just over 24 hours. We board the plane in Edmonton on Apr. 22. Left Vancouver on Apr. 23 and landed in the Philippines on Apr. 24. We should make up for that on the way home … Continue reading →

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Roatan, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by debbie

Roatan is a dive destination. Sure, one could go there to an all inclusive resort on the beach at West Bay, but most visitors are divers. There are numerous dive shops on the island and hotels are plentiful. My friend, … Continue reading →

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A Girls Trip to Roatan, Honduras!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by debbie

When Murray and I returned from our disastrous liveaboard trip in Indonesia where I missed 14 dives, the idea was floated that I should go diving on my own to make up the dives. I rolled that idea around in … Continue reading →

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Wells Gray March 04 to 09, 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024 by murray

Day One It is the first time we have been to Wells Gray Provincial Park. It is British Columbia near Clearwater. Clearwater is our jumping off point and we catch the heli there. The trip is just short of ½ … Continue reading →

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Namibia and Egypt Photos

Posted on March 2, 2024 by debbie

A selection of photos from our trip to Namibia and Egypt is now posted to the blog. To view photos, hover over “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. The photos are under the “Africa” subheading. Hover over “Arica” and … Continue reading →

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Cairo, a last look

Posted on November 14, 2023 by debbie

There are lots of cats and dogs in Egypt that do not belong to anyone. In Cairo, it is the cats that are a nuisance around the outdoor cafes, and everywhere really. Under tables, around my feet, pawing at my … Continue reading →

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Downtown Cairo Food Tour

Posted on November 13, 2023 by debbie

Murray and I meet P, our guide from Bellies En-Route, who is going to take us on a food tour of downtown Cairo. Joining our group is E, a young Italian currently living in London. P explains there will be … Continue reading →

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Egypt Olio

Posted on November 12, 2023 by murray

Here we sit in a 5 star hotel in Aswan waiting for a plane ride back to the chaos of Cairo. The room temp is a 28C. It is amazing how the body adapts. Several days in the outdoors at … Continue reading →

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Abu Simbel

Posted on November 9, 2023 by debbie

Today, after about a three hour drive south of Aswan, we arrive in Abu Simbel. The reason why we are here is the temple to Ramses II, with its imposing four seated figures. Ramses wanted a temple close to the … Continue reading →

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