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Date: 18th March 2011
Altitude
So sorry you are not feeling well, Abbey. I rerally hope you will be better soon so you don't miss too much of the tour. It's not a bad idea to take a bit of time off just to relax and read once in a while. Tell your father that I think he is getting punnier every day.Tell your mother that I think she is the best mommy in the whole world. She is looking after you two so well. XXX & OOO.
From Blog: Slightly INCApacitated in Cuzco
Altitude
So sorry you are not feeling well, Abbey. I rerally hope you will be better soon so you don't miss too much of the tour. It's not a bad idea to take a bit of time off just to relax and read once in a while. Tell your father that I think he is getting punnier every day.Tell your mother that I think she is the best mommy in the whole world. She is looking after you two so well. XXX & OOO.
From Blog: Slightly INCApacitated in Cuzco
Date: 18th March 2011
Feel better
Pauline and Abbey, I hope you feel better soon. It must be frustrating to not feel well enough to explore all of the amazing things around you. And most amazing of all...a doctor who makes house (hotel) calls! Enjoy the rest of your adventure!
From Blog: Slightly INCApacitated in Cuzco
Feel better
Pauline and Abbey, I hope you feel better soon. It must be frustrating to not feel well enough to explore all of the amazing things around you. And most amazing of all...a doctor who makes house (hotel) calls! Enjoy the rest of your adventure!
From Blog: Slightly INCApacitated in Cuzco
Date: 16th March 2011
living
I was just trying to imagine how it has been living with your "home" on your back. and keeping up with items management. thinking of you. Since I cannot send you photos I thought I would describe how it is here yetserday In winnipeg it was sunny we still have lots of snow so it felt like those beautiful spring days in Thompson when the sun is so bright and reflects off the snow,...however my white car is caked with melting salty grit... but spring is coming Winnipegers are complaining about how long the winter has been, I on the other hand, am feeling right at home. take care you three Love D
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
living
I was just trying to imagine how it has been living with your "home" on your back. and keeping up with items management. thinking of you. Since I cannot send you photos I thought I would describe how it is here yetserday In winnipeg it was sunny we still have lots of snow so it felt like those beautiful spring days in Thompson when the sun is so bright and reflects off the snow,...however my white car is caked with melting salty grit... but spring is coming Winnipegers are complaining about how long the winter has been, I on the other hand, am feeling right at home. take care you three Love D
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Date: 16th March 2011
Reading Purist
Hello Dawn-so nice to hear from you. To tell you the truth, I wasn´t sure how I would feel about an e-reader. We are traveling light and did not want to bring a pile of books with us. So for traveling, especially over a long period of time, it has worked well. The battery lasts a long time and when it needs recharging, it can be done in any country without a converter. The down side is it is really only good for one person as we are all usually reading at the same time. The second thing is that digital books are not that much cheaper than print copies and unless you are going to lend out your e-reader, you can´t share them. So that isn´t very cost effective. I can still see using it once we return home, but I know for sure we will continue to visit our public library in person. I don´t know how big of a reader you are but I just finished two books from the e-reader which were both excellent: Sarah´s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay and Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. I particularly loved Secret Daughter. Hope all is going well for you in Thompson. What are your plans for spring break? Pauline
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Reading Purist
Hello Dawn-so nice to hear from you. To tell you the truth, I wasn´t sure how I would feel about an e-reader. We are traveling light and did not want to bring a pile of books with us. So for traveling, especially over a long period of time, it has worked well. The battery lasts a long time and when it needs recharging, it can be done in any country without a converter. The down side is it is really only good for one person as we are all usually reading at the same time. The second thing is that digital books are not that much cheaper than print copies and unless you are going to lend out your e-reader, you can´t share them. So that isn´t very cost effective. I can still see using it once we return home, but I know for sure we will continue to visit our public library in person. I don´t know how big of a reader you are but I just finished two books from the e-reader which were both excellent: Sarah´s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay and Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. I particularly loved Secret Daughter. Hope all is going well for you in Thompson. What are your plans for spring break? Pauline
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Date: 16th March 2011
Just caught up on about 2 weeks worth of you trip. I love reading about your adventures! Sounds like you are making the most of your trip. Pauline, I was surprized to read that you were enjoying the reader-device thingy from your mother. I would have pegged you for a purist. I guess I will have to stop being such a hard-liner (I have threatened to disown friends for buying them) and give it a try. I supposed they would come in handy for travelling! Anyway, just wanted to say Hi! Take care, Dawn
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Just caught up on about 2 weeks worth of you trip. I love reading about your adventures! Sounds like you are making the most of your trip. Pauline, I was surprized to read that you were enjoying the reader-device thingy from your mother. I would have pegged you for a purist. I guess I will have to stop being such a hard-liner (I have threatened to disown friends for buying them) and give it a try. I supposed they would come in handy for travelling! Anyway, just wanted to say Hi! Take care, Dawn
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Date: 15th March 2011
Dear Smith's
Great photos! Seems you are over the worst of climate change effects. Hope you enjoy Cusco. I'm off to the Prairie Theater Exchange. Loaads of love.
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Dear Smith's
Great photos! Seems you are over the worst of climate change effects. Hope you enjoy Cusco. I'm off to the Prairie Theater Exchange. Loaads of love.
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Date: 15th March 2011
Peru-sing your blog
Sorry to hear that you are all feeling the effects of the altitude. Some friends have recommended Diamox for altitude sickness (but I have had no experience with it). On the plus side, once you do adapt to the altitude (which I hope will happen soon) you will feel like Olympic athletes when you return to places closer to sea level. We have found living in Calgary (a paltry 1000 ft above sea level) that when we go visit my sister in San Francisco, we are able (even without being super fit) to easily climb all those hills. Hope you all feel better. In the meantime, still enjoying the photos which are great. Cheers. Maria
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Peru-sing your blog
Sorry to hear that you are all feeling the effects of the altitude. Some friends have recommended Diamox for altitude sickness (but I have had no experience with it). On the plus side, once you do adapt to the altitude (which I hope will happen soon) you will feel like Olympic athletes when you return to places closer to sea level. We have found living in Calgary (a paltry 1000 ft above sea level) that when we go visit my sister in San Francisco, we are able (even without being super fit) to easily climb all those hills. Hope you all feel better. In the meantime, still enjoying the photos which are great. Cheers. Maria
From Blog: Photos from Cuzco as promised
Date: 15th March 2011
it's been about a month
Hello Pauline, Harold and Abbey: I can't believe you've been traveling around for about a month. Time sure goes quickly. I can hardly wait to see the Inca pictures. Now Dan has to switch to wine from Peru. He really enjoyed the Chilean wine in honor of your travels. Went to the Setting Lake last weekend to check up on the cabin. It is still winter in Thompson. We are seeing some evidence of spring here in Gimli as the temperature today is +5. I know, it is much warmer there. It's all in the location, location, location. Take care. Yirka and Dan
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
it's been about a month
Hello Pauline, Harold and Abbey: I can't believe you've been traveling around for about a month. Time sure goes quickly. I can hardly wait to see the Inca pictures. Now Dan has to switch to wine from Peru. He really enjoyed the Chilean wine in honor of your travels. Went to the Setting Lake last weekend to check up on the cabin. It is still winter in Thompson. We are seeing some evidence of spring here in Gimli as the temperature today is +5. I know, it is much warmer there. It's all in the location, location, location. Take care. Yirka and Dan
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
Date: 15th March 2011
Cuzco!
Hi there, Glad to hear you're seeing and experiencing Cuzco...my dad was in Peru when I was about 9 for work and he took a side trip to Cuzco and then up to Machu Pichu. I remember him talking about feeling nauseous from the altitude and drinking tea made with the coco leaves too! I hope everyone adjusts and feels well enough to enjoy the sights. It is a beautiful space as I recall from his pictures. Enjoy your stay in Cuzco!
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
Cuzco!
Hi there, Glad to hear you're seeing and experiencing Cuzco...my dad was in Peru when I was about 9 for work and he took a side trip to Cuzco and then up to Machu Pichu. I remember him talking about feeling nauseous from the altitude and drinking tea made with the coco leaves too! I hope everyone adjusts and feels well enough to enjoy the sights. It is a beautiful space as I recall from his pictures. Enjoy your stay in Cuzco!
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
Date: 15th March 2011
Gatorade
A Lady who was in Machu Pichu used Gatorade to recover from altitude sickness. Might be an idea to carry some with you.
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
Gatorade
A Lady who was in Machu Pichu used Gatorade to recover from altitude sickness. Might be an idea to carry some with you.
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
I love this picture of you and Abbey. All of your pictures are great. Glad to see you are having a wonderful adventure!
From Blog: Santiago Wrap-up
Date: 15th March 2011
Hello!
Hola Los Smiths! Trip is looking FANTASTIC! and you all look like you are having a blast. We just received the 2 post cards from Santiago and Valparaiso, the mountains look absolutely amazing! we are so happy for you guys that you are living the dream! As for the nightmare over here, it just starting snowing again, but it is warming up so that is relieving. Office is doing great, and things are busy. keep up with the pictures when you can, they are awesome! and harold, if you get a chance to go surfing again...don't be such a chicken! Take care all kristin
Hello!
Hola Los Smiths! Trip is looking FANTASTIC! and you all look like you are having a blast. We just received the 2 post cards from Santiago and Valparaiso, the mountains look absolutely amazing! we are so happy for you guys that you are living the dream! As for the nightmare over here, it just starting snowing again, but it is warming up so that is relieving. Office is doing great, and things are busy. keep up with the pictures when you can, they are awesome! and harold, if you get a chance to go surfing again...don't be such a chicken! Take care all kristin
Date: 15th March 2011
get better soon, Ab.
I do hope you become acclimatized to the new elev ation. Take it easy so you can enjoy your sight seeing. Things here are good. We are expecting above average temps this week-ie thawing.Love, mom.
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
get better soon, Ab.
I do hope you become acclimatized to the new elev ation. Take it easy so you can enjoy your sight seeing. Things here are good. We are expecting above average temps this week-ie thawing.Love, mom.
From Blog: Queazy in Cuzco
Date: 14th March 2011
The beach looks so peaceful. Looks like you guys are having a great time there. I'm glad. Everything is good here and will talk to you soon. Love you guys and continue to be safe and have fun. xoxoxox to Abby
The beach looks so peaceful. Looks like you guys are having a great time there. I'm glad. Everything is good here and will talk to you soon. Love you guys and continue to be safe and have fun. xoxoxox to Abby
Date: 14th March 2011
Dear Abbey. I love the pictures of you at the beach. It must be so much fun swimming in the ocean in winter! Tell your Dad that Jeff Stoughton won the Brier today, so Manitoba will represent Canada at the World's Curling next month. Lots of Love.
From Blog: Last Day in Lima, Peru
Dear Abbey. I love the pictures of you at the beach. It must be so much fun swimming in the ocean in winter! Tell your Dad that Jeff Stoughton won the Brier today, so Manitoba will represent Canada at the World's Curling next month. Lots of Love.
From Blog: Last Day in Lima, Peru
Date: 13th March 2011
spring forward time
do you have a time change there? great photos! love the new do ,Abbey! much love.
From Blog: Having a helados good time
spring forward time
do you have a time change there? great photos! love the new do ,Abbey! much love.
From Blog: Having a helados good time
Date: 12th March 2011
Nice hair style Abbey. Hope your dad's turned out as well. Bev
From Blog: Miscellaneous Lima Photos
Nice hair style Abbey. Hope your dad's turned out as well. Bev
From Blog: Miscellaneous Lima Photos
Ohhhh that sounds sooooo good....I will have to try that!!!!!
From Blog: Some bad habits in Chile
Date: 12th March 2011
Abbey you are such a trooper my dear, good for you. You most definately have your parents adventurous spirit, what a lucky, lucky girl you are and what great adventures you are having!!!!! Thanks for sharing them with us and I look forward to see what else you get to experience. Carla
From Blog: Old Geysers
Abbey you are such a trooper my dear, good for you. You most definately have your parents adventurous spirit, what a lucky, lucky girl you are and what great adventures you are having!!!!! Thanks for sharing them with us and I look forward to see what else you get to experience. Carla
From Blog: Old Geysers
Date: 12th March 2011
Oh I have really enjoyed reading and following all your adverture stories...and I must say Harold you are really funny!!! LOL!!! I'm sorry I haven't been blogging back much, however make no mistake that I am here and reading all about you. Irene was in this week!!! It was sooooo great to see her, she stayed for lunch and it was just like old times...with one missing, well two, Michelle as well. Michelle is in Hawaii and they have felt some the tsuanmi there at their hotel, but are fine. Stay safe and enjoy all your firsts and once in a life times!!!! Thanks for taking us with you....LOVE and miss you, Carla
From Blog: Safe in Lima
Oh I have really enjoyed reading and following all your adverture stories...and I must say Harold you are really funny!!! LOL!!! I'm sorry I haven't been blogging back much, however make no mistake that I am here and reading all about you. Irene was in this week!!! It was sooooo great to see her, she stayed for lunch and it was just like old times...with one missing, well two, Michelle as well. Michelle is in Hawaii and they have felt some the tsuanmi there at their hotel, but are fine. Stay safe and enjoy all your firsts and once in a life times!!!! Thanks for taking us with you....LOVE and miss you, Carla
From Blog: Safe in Lima
Date: 12th March 2011
we miss you
Hi Abbey your lucky you are not in the tsunami.I got my ears perce.from:Rachel Hi Abbey,it's Julia Rachel is sleeping over at my place :)
From Blog: Safe in Lima
we miss you
Hi Abbey your lucky you are not in the tsunami.I got my ears perce.from:Rachel Hi Abbey,it's Julia Rachel is sleeping over at my place :)
From Blog: Safe in Lima
Date: 12th March 2011
quake
i think i'll pretend to be e.e.cummings and not use capital letters. quake was horrendous. the most dangerous outcome might be no control of the nuclear power plant. we can only hope for the best. stoughton won the curling game and will play in the final on sunday. glad you are safe. my love.
From Blog: Safe in Lima
quake
i think i'll pretend to be e.e.cummings and not use capital letters. quake was horrendous. the most dangerous outcome might be no control of the nuclear power plant. we can only hope for the best. stoughton won the curling game and will play in the final on sunday. glad you are safe. my love.
From Blog: Safe in Lima
Bev
non-member comment
Sorry Abbey is having a difficult time with the high altitude. It sounds like you hqave things well in hand though. As usualy, I have really enjoyed your blog.
From Blog: Slightly INCApacitated in Cuzco