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May 11th 2013
We've moved again!!....We got back from Seattle last Tuesday and ended up back at the Hosteling International Hostel on Jericho Beach about 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, where we stayed just before we headed down to the US. Before we got there we imagined the place would be packed.....but we were the only ones in our dorm, aswel as a few others staying elsewhere in the hostel, it was pretty much deserted. Which was a suprise for us as the weather has been geting really good the last 2 weeks, and as the hostel is literally next to the beach, and is only a 20 minute bus ride to Downtown, we thought everyone would be trying to stay there. It makes me think no one actually knows about this place....not that we were complaining! But we ... read more
May 2nd 2013
We are at the Calgary Airport, through security, as usual, very early, fast and relaxing, no crowds. Now we can relax until our boarding call at 2:20pm, take off scheduled for 3:20pm. getting jittery, not to mention teary eyed, feels like I am leaving home and going home, all at the same time?..How lucky am I to have two such places... read more
April 21st 2013
counting down the days, still trying to figure out what we should bring to wear, it's been cold here so it is hard to imagine it might be warmer elsewhere...... read more
April 7th 2013
Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Where oh where have Melissa's blogs gone.... ??? .... If you are still interested to find out more about Melissa then we suggest that you purchase her new book coming out soon. Stay tuned to find out more information on the new release of Melissa's book. -... read more
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March 28th 2013
Hi there everyone! So, I started this blog September 9, 2012, and had the goal of telling about some roadside attraction, a Big Ball of String sort of sight, every Wednesday and Sunday. Today (which is still Wednesday, where I live), is the first one I missed. I planned to talk about Boston, and I’m working on that particular blog. But, because of Series of Unfortunate Events, I haven’t finished, and I don’t want to rush it. I did consider trying to finish it tomorrow, but I’m not sure that the Series of Unfortunate Events will be over by tomorrow, so! Boston on Sunday! xoxoxoxox... read more
Walking in the Rockies - Grass Pass 2012 August 31
Published: March 7th 2013North America » Canada » Alberta » Kananaskis Country
March 7th 2013
Our route this morning took us south through Longview to the Sentinel Recreation Area. My choice was the C group because both the leaders of the B group were fast walkers. Good choice because the whole way to our destination of Grass Pass was up. Our leader stopped every few minutes for a breather and for the opportunity to look into the woods. The aspens were beautiful, lit by a warm wash of light that my camera couldn’t capture. The pale, slightly golden trunks reminded me of birch used to make canoes. Scattered near the path were the last of the wildflowers, mainly Paintbrush and a lovely purply-blue flower I can’t identify. A few squirrels dashed about in the trees and underbrush, only one coming out to have a look at us while he chomped down ... read more
Walking in the Rockies - Chester Lake 2012 September 28
Published: March 7th 2013North America » Canada » Alberta » Kananaskis Country
March 7th 2013
Our theme was viewing the larches turning colour; our destination was Kananaskis Country. We drove along the Smith-Dorien for a while and parked at the day use area. The weather was glorious, just a little fall briskness to make us appreciated the sunny blue sky. The first part of the trail was through a valley bottom meadow, easy walking with a few golden larches in the distance as enticement. Once into the treed area, the path headed uphill for the rest of the hike. A few twisted and some lone larches gleamed out of the dark green pines; these stood out because the dark trunks and limbs set off the gold needles. As soon as I stopped to take photos, the faster B group disappeared up the trail. Because it seemed there was only one path, ... read more
Walking in the Rockies - Sunshine Meadows 2012 August 17
Published: March 3rd 2013North America » Canada » Alberta » Banff National Park
March 3rd 2013
So many people signed up for this walk (73!) that organizers arranged car pools in addition to the bus. Finally walking with Joyce again, we went in her car with Ann and Cecile. The traffic was more obvious in a car, and surprising for so early on a Friday. Perhaps some were getting away early for the weekend, forecast with excellent weather. I had never been to Sunshine , presumably because of its main activity of skiing. The turn-off is a bit west of Banff; the others in the car were exclaiming about how much the road has improved, including paving all the way. As expected, we arrived before the bus – a good opportunity to get to the washrooms first. The disadvantage was that we never were clear on what walking options had been offered ... read more
Notes from a Dug: The Beaches of Kovalam
Published: March 1st 2013North America » Canada » Alberta » Calgary
March 1st 2013
Notes from a Dug: The Beaches of Kovalam End of journey. Yesterday saw Deb and Janice leave the magic of our final Indian residence, the Surya Samudra in Kovalam. Situated about 100 feet up a rock face, our side by side cabins look out over the never-ending breakers that stretch forever to the West. This thirty cabin property on about 30 ocean front acres is yet another retreat from the never-ending waves of people and the forever mysteries of micro-commerce and subsistence living that form the ever-undulating backbone of this country. Much like the departure of Lisa & Anna, there is the sadness of separation that each leaving of our friends brings to both Terry and me. We are now the last of the original six still in India. With only another seven days left, we ... read more
