Category Archives: Travels

A Few Days with a Birdhouse

Posted on February 18, 2013 by debbie

This birdhouse lives in the backyard in Canmore. I keep my eye on it and one morning, it gets a visitor! The little chickadee perches on the front post, sticks its head inside for a look and then hops on … Continue reading →

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The Simple Things

Posted on February 14, 2013 by debbie

I have been thinking about light and photography lately. This morning, in Canmore, the sun is shining through the living room windows. I get my camera. I start shooting. I love how the sunlight illuminates the silver pot and also … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Addiction

Posted on February 11, 2013 by murray

For those that do not know Edmonton is 4 hours from the mountains so I cannot just wake up and decide to go skiing on this day or that. The past few years I have been ski touring almost exclusively. … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico

Posted on February 2, 2013 by debbie

Before we left for Africa, we spent some time researching and booking a dive trip with our Edmonton friends. I find it odd to be booking a long range trip before the short range trip has been taken, but sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Day in Banff National Park

Posted on January 31, 2013 by debbie

I delivered Murray to B’s house where a group is going to Taylor Lake to back country ski. I now have the day to myself in Banff National Park. The snow is abundant, so I am going to head to … Continue reading →

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Africa Safari – Just Go!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by debbie

This is my last post on Africa. I want to tell you that if you have ever dreamed of, or have always been interested in, seeing all the animals we usually see in a zoo in their natural habitat, JUST … Continue reading →

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Photos are Posted!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by debbie

They are here at last. Our photos from Tanzania, Botswana and London are now posted under the Photos tab on the main menu bar. They are in three separate photosets. Take a look and enjoy a peek at Africa!

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Cats

Posted on January 28, 2013 by debbie

Lions (Simba), cheetahs and leopards are lazy sorts. Hunt (occasionally), Eat (after they hunt), Sleep (after they eat) and Loll (the rest of the time). Pat, our Botswana guide, says that cats can go up to 7 days without eating … Continue reading →

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Animal Babies

Posted on January 26, 2013 by debbie

Our hearts melted every time we saw a baby animal. They are just so cute that it is hard to not like them. They are often gangly, full of energy and have a sense of wonder about them. Here are … Continue reading →

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Animal Faces

Posted on January 24, 2013 by debbie

I wonder what they are thinking as they gaze our way. What do you think?

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