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Hello, This trip began when our couch surfing group posted a notice saying there would be a trip to Oman in the coming weekend. I had really wanted to go so I secured my spot in someone's 4X4 and gladly over packed my bags (yes...I will admit...I do it all the time). We met at the usual place, the big Carrefour on Airport road and once we piled all our stuff in we were off! We made it through the multiple stops you have to make at the border but thank god we were not searched. Everyone's trucks where piled high with stuff. I have to say that Oman was one of the most beautiful and interesting countries I have been to. The people are hard-working and very friendly. They actually are the waiters and store ... read more

Hello, Okay so I squeezed one last trip into my year before I left. Alicia and I found really cheap tickets on-line and I knew that I could stay with Pascale's relatives instead of paying for a hotel for which I was very grateful. Our adventure began when we were entering the lobby of the airport. It was 1 a.m. and we were exhausted. Some guy yells out taxi. Now I made several stupid decisions on this trip and this was my first. I said sure to his seemingly kind question. He quoted me at 120$ US to Tripoli which I knew was not the right amount. I had informed myself about the amount beforehand. He tried to sell me a bunch of bologne about it being a long trip and yada yada. I said no ... read more

Hi, So I know that everyone is dying to know what HH has sent me recently. He is as eloquent as always...I got this short, simple, classy message...in case I didn't understand his meaning the first time: how r y? can i have sex with u i like u. Ewwww! So I let him have it (gave him heck I mean), problem is he probably does not understand the nuances of the english language and the words "asshole" and "pervert" may be above his understanding. Anyways, on to more pleasant things....This weekend our choral group participated in the Abu Dhabi Festival Week and we performed at several hotels over the weekend. We did not act anything out but we did sing a few songs from the musical. It is official...I am the lady with the babies ... read more

Hello everyone, Where to begin? ...Istanbul is absolutely fabulous! Go there if you can...the history practically falls at your feet with every step. We stayed at the funniest little hotel called Avicenna in the old part of Istanbul. It was this maze of narrow corridors and outdoor walkways just to get to your room. The guy at the desk had all the information we needed and did not mind helping us even though he must have repeated the same information again and again. Our room...which was tiny had two beds.....an inch apart!! And they were single beds to boot. So funny! We absolutely loved the weather...you could actually breath fresh air and we felt cool rain falling...something not felt since back in Canada. It was absolute heaven! Everywhere there was to go was within 10 to ... read more

Hey everyone, Well here at school there have been some exciting things going on! The premiere of Alberta came and we sang "Oh Canada" ...how original but perhaps he got a thrill from hearing it from kids so afar away? It was funny...I think he thought he was going into Taliban country because he had this huge entourage of guards. Apparently some unknown politician, even from most of Canada, needs to be extra cautious... My student who originally lives in Alberta went up to him with her mother to say hi and get her picture taken with him. All the photographers that were there started to take pictures and it made it in the newspapers in Alberta...not sure if it was in any other provinces paper? About a week later, we had this cool event at ... read more