Category Archives: Travels

Stonetown on a Whim

Posted on September 21, 2012 by murray

After a long process of finding a place to rest and relax in the north of Zanzibar. I started researching a place to stay in Stonetown. I thought this might be easy. There are lots of places but there should … Continue reading →

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North Zanzibar

Posted on September 19, 2012 by murray

After some further investigation we have decided to search for accommodation in the Nungwi or Matemwe area. It seems that the Mnemba atoll is very good to dive at. I have found several hotels in those areas worth investigating so … Continue reading →

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Checking out R&R in Zanzibar

Posted on September 15, 2012 by murray

While in Tanzania and Botswana we will be on the move every day or close to it for a month so we will be looking for some down time on the exotic island of Zanzibar. We really only have 4 … Continue reading →

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A Packing Challenge

Posted on September 13, 2012 by debbie

We have read  that there are tight restrictions on luggage size and weight for some airlines in Africa. If a person has too much luggage, he/she will get charged for an extra seat or for freight. We have also read … Continue reading →

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Sidetracked

Posted on September 11, 2012 by murray

Off we go on a diversion. In order to make a decision on whether or not we dive Little Cayman in April, with our NY friends, depends on a number of factors. To resolve some of these we must again … Continue reading →

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Today is the Day. I Hope.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by murray

When we drop out of house renovation mode and back into day to day mode we realize we have not touched our African travel plans in 2 months and the time is neigh to pay the balance on the safaris. … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Toronto

Posted on August 26, 2012 by debbie

After packing up, checking out and stowing our bags with the Conceriege, we head out for our last day in Toronto. We go in search of breakfast and locate a small breakfast shop specializing in eggs. We consume large breakfasts … Continue reading →

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Toronto Retrospective

Posted on August 26, 2012 by murray

I heard that the “east” has been having a hard time of it since the economic downturn of 2008. I don’t see any sign of hard times in Toronto. The city looks like it is booming. There are dozens of … Continue reading →

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Friday in Toronto

Posted on August 24, 2012 by debbie

The plan for today is to walk south towards the water and east towards the St Lawrence Market and then circle around and about. As we walk towards the Distillery and the St Lawrence Market, we notice a definite lack … Continue reading →

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Dead Can Dance

Posted on August 24, 2012 by debbie

Who? That is the response to my statement, ‘We are going to Toronto to see Dead Can Dance’. You Tube them to get a better idea as to what they do. When we heard that the band Dead Can Dance … Continue reading →

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