Category Archives: Travels

Test Pack

Posted on October 15, 2012 by debbie

I say to Murray that we should do a test pack to see where we are at with stuff and volume. Murray beats me into our new rather tiny library, spreads his suitcase out on the floor and takes up … Continue reading →

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Travel Adapters for Electrical Outlets

Posted on October 13, 2012 by debbie

We got stung when we went to India and Bhutan because we didn’t thoroughly check what type of electrical outlet adapters we needed. We did have fun shopping for an adapter in Darjeeling and it all worked out in the … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Road Riding near Edmonton

Posted on October 11, 2012 by murray

Most of Alberta from Edmonton south is a grid work of county roads. The grid is a one mile (east/west) by two miles (north/south). Over the years, Strathcona County has benefited greatly from the Alberta oil industry. These two facts … Continue reading →

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My Travel Purse Has Arrived!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by debbie

I get in the door from my trainer appointment and Murray calls out “Quick, come see what arrived! Open your package!” With shoes and jacket still on, I open the package and there is my new travel purse from CourierWare. … Continue reading →

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Sidetracked II (the sequel)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by murray

Our trip to Africa is imminent but we must reroute our focus to a trip in the spring. As previously mentioned, one of the participants on our upcoming dive adventure is a teacher and as such she must travel on … Continue reading →

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Off to Calgary!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by debbie

We throw a few overnight things in bags, grab a quick lunch and we are out the door, off to Calgary. Tonight is the is opening reception and awards ceremony of a photo exhibit at the Jubilee Auditorium and Murray … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on September 28, 2012 by murray

Our trip to Africa is set and now it is just counting down the days. I keep looking at the way we have prepared for this trip and wondering if we have not lost a bit of adventure. The internet … Continue reading →

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My Purse Conundrum

Posted on September 25, 2012 by debbie

I have been using this Eagle Creek bag as my travel purse for years. It is well worn, but has been a good purse. For this trip Murray and I want to be able to put extra stuff in our … Continue reading →

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Starting to Pack

Posted on September 24, 2012 by debbie

I finally get the packing bug. I print off the “House Sitter” list,  the “Before Leaving” list and our packing list.  All these can be found under “Packing Lists” on the Menu bar of the blog. I have pasted the … Continue reading →

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Ouch

Posted on September 24, 2012 by murray

Today is the day we have been waiting for. The anticipation has been so thick you could cut the air with a knife. Today is the day we get to go to Alberta’s Travellers’ Health Services. Kidding aside, it is … Continue reading →

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