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North America » Canada » Ontario » Oshawa December 17th 2008

Laurie: Arriving in Toronto was like arriving in a Xmas Wonderland. First when we got to the airport it was snowing and there was a blanket of snow covering the land. We loved it though the locals were less impressed. It was very light snow that I could hardly believe it. So I chased a falling snowflake to catch it and nearly bumped into a woman getting into her car. She gave me such a look. I think she thought I was going to carjack her. She would of thought I was really mad if I said I was chasing a snowflake. Then we were picked up by Jasmine’s childhood friend Rosalie and transported to Santa Claus Lane. This is their house where every inch is covered in Xmas decorations. Even the crockery is covered in ... read more
Rosalie in her Christmas jacket
Laurie at Santa Claus Lane
Boots for Canadian Conditions!

North America » Canada » Ontario » Oshawa July 3rd 2008

Here's the travel plan at this point: July 4th - Leave Toronto at 9:25pm 3 Days - Paris 3 Days - Nice 8 Days - Egypt 3 Days - Amsterdam 1 Day - Cologne 3 Days - Berlin with Maria and Tom 2 Days - Switzerland 1 Day - Milan 3 Days - Venice/Florence 3 Days - Rome 2 Days - London 1 Day - Edinborough with Kimmy, Ian, and baby 6 Days - Ireland with the Dairs ... read more

North America » Canada » Ontario » Oshawa August 27th 2007

And with that, my summer Southeast Asia adventure is over. It's been a crazy 11 weeks away, and some crazy experiences. Have I learned something during this time? You betcha. Have I changed? I'll let you decide next time I see you. It's funny, we (Laetitia, Mike and I) would talk about the first thing we would do when we got back, what we would eat, what we were craving from home etc. Once we meet up in Guelph again, it will be a matter of what do we miss about Asia, what we wish we had done and so on. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. With that, here's the list of things I will miss when I get home (in no specific order): - food in plastic bags...everything imaginable, ... read more
The eye of a giant
Skinny dog
Team Southeast Asia at work

North America » Canada » Ontario » Oshawa June 30th 2007

Just to let you all know, Sarah and i have returned after our adventure...and what an adventure it was. We saw many things, experienced German life and Culture and at the same time improved our fluency in German...all in all we met some wicked people and they were just fabulous...and still are. Thanks to everyone for reading our blog and leaving posts for us to read. Talk to you all soon and Much love Jo and Sarah... read more




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