Category Archives: Travels

Mur’s First Impression of Waikiki

Posted on April 7, 2018 by murray

This is the place. The place most people consider the ideal holiday destination. And, most of the traveling public are here. There seem to be a lot of different types of tourists here. They are obvious by what they wear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hawaiian Islands | Tagged , | Leave a comment

And We’re Off

Posted on April 7, 2018 by murray

Today we round the first corner. Everything goes smooth. Yesterday when I tried to check in on line there was a question. ‘Are you traveling with any of the dangerous goods listed?’ Listed is lithium batteries. I, trying to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Hawaiian Islands | Tagged | Leave a comment

Waiting…..waiting

Posted on March 24, 2018 by debbie

We are two weeks away from what I call our grand tour of the South Pacific. Edmonton to Honolulu to Fiji to the Gold Coast, Australia to Solomon Islands back to Fiji then Honolulu then home. Seven and a half … Continue reading →

Posted in Hawaiian Islands | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

David Henry Lodge March 2 to 7, 2018

Posted on March 11, 2018 by murray

ARRIVAL Snowing. And snowing more. The heli should fly but we are waiting to see. There are only 7 of us and it will take 2 flights to get us in. It’s a go and as we fly up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Last Two Days

Posted on February 17, 2018 by debbie

The last two days have been overcast with light snow falling intermittently. The avalanche risk is still considerable, so we ski the trees. I am getting better at picking my own routes through the trees but can only plan so … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged , | Leave a comment

2 cloud day

Posted on February 15, 2018 by murray

Suppose to be an easy day today. Take a trip up to the treeline on Heather Ridge and another trip through the trees for Debbie. She needs a bit more experience to believe she can do it. Oh my, what … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Skiing the Trees

Posted on February 14, 2018 by debbie

The avalanche danger is quite high, so we ski the trees today. The combination of the slope and the trees make that type of terrain safer when avalanche conditions are like they are. Murray, T and I hike the up … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Leave a comment

Our morning routine

Posted on February 13, 2018 by debbie

Breakfast is served at 8:00 but Murray gets up well before that time. I roll out of bed and wander downstairs a few minutes before. Breakfast is two courses, a cereal and fruit course followed by a hot meal of … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Watching the thermometer

Posted on February 12, 2018 by debbie

When Murray gets up this morning, at Mistaya Lodge, the thermometer says -28.2 C. As each person arrives downstairs, the thermometer is checked and groans are subsequently emitted. Breakfast is served and the thermometer reads -25.9. It is light outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Expectations

Posted on February 11, 2018 by murray

Debbie and I try to travel without expectations. If you go somewhere and you are all excited about what you might see and or what might be there to see or experience and then things turn out different you could … Continue reading →

Posted in Western Canada | Tagged , | Leave a comment