Blogs from Canada, North America - page 1259

North America » Canada » Prince Edward Island » Charlottetown May 24th 2007

After the bus journey from Halifax to PEI, we've now decided that it's a rubbish way to travel and should not be encouraged. It had been cold in Halifax but we were still unprepared for snow the first evening in Charlottetown! And there wasn't even a cup of 'steeped tea' to be had to warm us up. Steeped tea by the way is the 'new' thing to have chez Tim Horton's (a cross between a healthy McDonalds and a baker's). In essence it's tea that has been left in the pot for too long but presumably is being sold in litres to holidaying Brits who aren't big fans of the local, weaker tea. It should however have included in the price some sort of dental treatment to remove the high amount of tannin. Arrival on the ... read more

Grouse Mountain

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver May 24th 2007

Grouse Mountain View

Figarovancouver

I went to Grouse today. It was an awesome day and around 22 degrees C. Perfect day in Vancouver. Enjoy the view of Vancouver from one of the local mountains. ... read more

Almost gone...

North America » Canada » Alberta » Edmonton May 24th 2007

HernonsDownUnder

Well we are leaving on Sunday and this will be the travel blog that we will use to post pics and stuff, everytime we update it you will receive a link to check it out. You can always remove yourself as a member if you get fed up from hearing from us... especially when it is minus 35 with the wind chill!! We will also still be on facebook as well... Talk to everyone later!... read more

37 days!!!

North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal May 24th 2007

Lulu_bear

Hi, I know it has been a while. Keeping really busy with the final little details. On friday im sending out my info to get my visa and permit to enter the country. Cross your fingers that my passport doesnt get lost in the mail! Here are some details that i have been made aware of (the rest... a big suprise once i get there!) Leaving June 30th @ 9:00pm catch a connecting flight to Ghana from London. I get to Ghana @ 11:00 Pm June 31st (after 26 hours of travel) yikes!! Getting picked up from the organization reps from the airport. 2 days of orrientation (culture, language...) Living with a host family Working at Dr. Essaus orphanage in Ho, Ghana in the volta region 30 days After volunteering at the orghanage, i will be ... read more

"THE MEXICO SONG", and other assorted musings...

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Chilliwack May 23rd 2007

Cam93

Hi everyone, This will be my 2nd to last blog entry (I promise:) -- i just have to figure out yet how to download some of the cool video clips I want to share with you… All the time I was traveling through the Yucatan and Mayan Riviera I was trying to pull the lyrics and melody of “THE MEXICO SONG” out of the deep recesses of my mind (the memories are all there, it’s just accessing the storage that gets tricky:) This wonderful song was written by a good friend that many of you may remember from his days playing the lounge and coffee bar circuits in the ‘Wack and other places - Mr. Gordie Ross - now residing with his lovely wife Trish in their beautiful home on Saltspring Island… Gord and Trish take ... read more

Spring Break

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver May 23rd 2007

Cheers

MD GT

During the months of April and May... we had a visit from friends, took another trip down Seattle, made it across to the Okanagan Valley wine region and I turned a year older. We hope you enjoy the photos. ... read more

Peat Bog and Fen research

North America » Canada » Alberta May 23rd 2007

Beaver

traveler_jen

This entry may be a little boring, but wanted to let you know I've made it to the land of the nicest accent. I am working for two researchers based out of the US who are studying carbon cycling in peat bogs and fens. Bogs and Fens are simply wetlands with peat moss growing in them. The area is pretty, rolling hills with lots of black and white spruce and aspens as well as tons of ducks, deer, hawks, coyotes, fox, black bears etc... I'm attaching a few photos to show the work we're doing. We actually put a plexiglass box over squares of peat and measure the carbon dioxide balance within the box. We're just starting a new project where we are simulating drought. You can see in the pictures that we hauled in ... read more

Pictures & Videos

North America » Canada » Ontario » Toronto May 23rd 2007

Tim & I

Bonker

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Enter the Forest

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Comox May 23rd 2007

Andy Strife

Well hello there humans. I thought it would be alot longer before I was able to make a real update, but it turns out there is a pretty inexpensive internet café in a town called Courtnay which is next door to Comox. There isn't all too much to report yet. So I guess I'll go with what I've got so far. The airplane trip wasn't bad. Actually it was pretty nice. It was clear skies for most of the flight. So I could see most of the ground from the airplane. Those things sure do fly high. Once I landed I got off the plane and grabbed my bag. Once I did that I immediately regretted packing so much stuff. Hopefully once I eat all my food it'll be a bit lighter. I'm not sure what's ... read more

Roaring and Thundering Niagra

North America » Canada » Ontario » Niagara Falls May 23rd 2007

Niagra Map

Teman

Niagra, unlike Viagra did live up to its reputation indeed !!! A delightful and beautiful spectacle of nature on display awaits you if you decide to take the trip. I was in New york and took the short flight trip to Niagra. Flight leaves you in Baffalo the biggest city near the Canadian border. From Baffalo a short half hour drive to Niagra city. The falls is the down pour of Niagra river which runs between two large lakes. The river forms the natual boundary between USA and Canada. The falls is interrupted by an island of land called Goat island which lies on the American side. So we Two different falls - American falls and the Canadian falls. Both are spectacular to look at. Canadian side horse shoe shaped falls is the biggest of ... read more

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