Category Archives: Travels

San Cristobal, Galapagos

Posted on May 10, 2015 by debbie

First dive. There is a reason why they call it a checkout dive. Nerves. Too much weight. More nerves. Short legs. Poor visibility. Then a sea lion! Cavorting. Twirling. Gliding. We have reached the Galapagos Sky moored in the harbour … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set…..and Here We GO!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by debbie

An early wake up time made for a restless sleep. We are up before 5:30 showering, breakfasting and doing those last minute house items from the list. Locking windows, throwing out garbage, turning off taps. There is a certain amount … Continue reading →

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One Month

Posted on April 7, 2015 by murray

We are down to a month before our Galapagos Islands departure. I am trying to keep the excitement at bay. We have said this before…..about heading out with a minimum of expectations and letting the trip unfold as it may, … Continue reading →

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Mistaya Photos

Posted on February 21, 2015 by debbie

Murray’s photos of his trip to Mistaya are now posted. To find them, go to the “Photos” menu item, hover over the word “Photos” until the drop down menu appears. Scroll down (you may have to use your mouse wheel … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Skiing at Mistaya Lodge

Posted on February 14, 2015 by murray

The ultimate day of skiing. When we get up there is 13 cm of new snow on the ground and it is still snowing when there is enough light to see out the window. A short while later a bit … Continue reading →

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The Trip Up

Posted on February 13, 2015 by murray

The reason for the trip up is the trip down. I spend a lot of time talking about the trip down which is of course is the reason for the trip up. But traveling on the up track has its … Continue reading →

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Culinary Feasts

Posted on February 12, 2015 by murray

We walk all day, up, up and up. Every step burns a calorie or two. Skiing down is also work but not too many calories are used up on the descent. Funny but I don’t think any of us are … Continue reading →

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Mistaya’s Lodge

Posted on February 11, 2015 by murray

We are miles from nowhere. 2,040 m above sea level. 20 km from the nearest building. It is a ‘back country lodge’. Ha! We have all the amenities. Indoor toilets. Yes, I don’t have to go outside, risk my neck trekking … Continue reading →

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Sunny Mistaya

Posted on February 10, 2015 by murray

When the sky begins to lighten we realize the sun is going to be visible. It a clear morning except for the clouds attached to the peaks. It is a day to go above treeline. The avalanche hazard is high … Continue reading →

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Mistaya – Heather Ridge

Posted on February 9, 2015 by murray

It just keeps snowing. It is quite a change from last year. The weather sites aren’t saying there is any precip. but we keep getting snowed on. We are out the door reasonably early today. The up track is snowed in. … Continue reading →

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