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Category Archives: Travels
Little Cayman Island Photos
We have finally posted our photos of Little Cayman Island! We still cannot believe the visibility there and marvel at it each time we look at a photo. To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until … Continue reading
Love Affair
Psst. I have something to tell you. I’ve had a love affair. It has lasted for many many years, 53 to be exact. It’s with the Hawaiian Islands. There, I have said it. My first trip to Hawaii was when … Continue reading
Photos of Galapagos
The photos of our trip to Quito and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador are now loaded into the blog. To view photos, hover over “Photos”, in the main menu bar, until the drop down menu appears. Click on “Galapagos, Ecuador 2015” in … Continue reading
ToA Stage 6 – Edmonton
Today is the final stage of the 2015 Tour of Alberta. Murray and I look forward to this stage as it is an 11 lap circuit in downtown Edmonton, has some exciting hill climbs, crazy fast descents and is walkable. … Continue reading
ToA Stage 4 – Jasper to Marmot Basin
Up early again. Outside temp at Wabasso Campground is a balmy 2 C. We break camp in record time and scoot up Marmot Road. Get stopped at the gates to the ski hill. G & M, folks we met yesterday, … Continue reading
ToA Stage 3 – Grande Cache to Miette Hot Springs
Panic. Slept in. Managed to miss two alarms. 45 mins. behind and haven’t even started to pack the tent. We don’t know if we will be able to turn right out of the campground and get up to the finish … Continue reading
ToA Stage 2 – County of Grande Prairie
Oh today is cold one. It is like one of those really cold mountain days with condensation on the inside of the fly dripping onto the tent above our heads. Inside the tent is actually quite warm from our body … Continue reading
ToA Stage 1 – Grande Prairie
Start is a long way from where we are. 400km at least. We packed yesterday and just had to get a few things out to the car. 8:55 , 25 minutes late but still should have loads of time. It’s … Continue reading
Two Days Camping at Kootenay Plains, Alberta
Two days in the mountains. Time for a change of scenery. Haven’t been camping this year so we pack up and head to the mountains. Being able to go mid week is a bonus because the likelihood of finding a … Continue reading
Little Cayman Notes
There are only 150 permanent residents on Little Cayman. As E, one of our dive masters, says “Everyone knows everyone”. During the stormy months of mid August to October, many of these residents choose to go off island. The supply … Continue reading