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North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vernon February 2nd 2009

It's February and all my hopes of an early spring have melted. Staring through the large kitchen window, I see huge swirls of powdery flakes adding layers to the already frozen, white land that surrounds us. Even my cat, Sushi, hesitates to go outside. The cold whips at his nose and brings a flutter of fear to his fur. My car is slowly being blanketed in God's dandruff and it may be a few days till I can take her out again. The fire chugs on relentlessly and I am forever in debt to my electric blanket, microwaveable neck warmer and HOT blueberry teas. ... read more
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North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vernon August 6th 2008

Well.... today is the day. After months and months of planning everything is coming together and I am hitting the road, heading to Vancouver. I dont actually leave for India until August 13, but I need to get to the coast before the weekend to get my Visa sorted out and a final Rabies shot. Thank god this is the last of the shots. I basically feel like a pincushion at this point. Tomorrow morning if all goes well I will put in my application in at the Consulate General of India in Vancouver to get myself a 6 month tourist visa. I get that last shot and pick up my visa the following day. Vernon is such a beautiful and comfortable place to be, especially during the summer. These last few days I think I ... read more
Sad to be leaving all this behind.

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vernon July 6th 2008

Today was a long drive day. From Ablerta back into British Columbia. The drive takes you through 3 of Canada's national parks, Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks. Finally when someone yelled BEAR i Saw it. We stopped the bus and watched him for a few minutes. Surprisingly bears actually like the open flat spaces as opposed to trees etc. They generally walk along the train track which is what this one was doing so in a clear open view. Though my great camera of course failed and the big black bear was nothing but a black blur in my picture. Dinner was included tonight - Chinese Buffet all you can eat. I was loving it. However others felt pooly after. More about that tomorrow! The night in Vernon is generally known as a quiet ... read more
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