Blogs from Canada, North America - page 1530

I know that my one desire in this world is to be able to travel. I can't settle down this year to university or college or a 9 - 5 job. But now I'm wondering if I should do some schooling first, before I head off into the great unknown of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australasia. I have no idea what to do... I don't want to lose my zest for travelling, and I don't want to settle down. I've been asking questions. And getting answers. None have completely satisfied me. All I know is I would be severely disappointed in myself if I held back my dreams because of everyone else's advice.... read more

#1 item on my 2005 new year's resolution: never procrastinate ever again! i did all my packing today. i woke up in the morning with an empty backpack and a number of other stuff to do before i can actually go. i barely made it. by 16:30 i was ready to go. my backpack was full. i think i may have overpacked: - First Aid Kit - 5 shorts - 13 underwears - 14 undershirts (t-shirts, etc...) - 11 overshirts (polo shirts, etc...) - url=http://us.... read more

We are back in Toronto and all considered, we had more fun than we anticipated. The heat in Bangkok and it's environs wore us down, as we prefer walking. This is the pace that allows us to absorb experiences of sights, sounds and smells. We decided not to go to the beaches of Southern Thailand. We slowed down to enjoy urban experiences. Tours were around Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Northern Thiland. Things we enjoyed in Bangkok 1) We stuck with Old Bangkok and once we adapted to the frenzy, we took the non air conditioned Canadian 12 cent or 4 Baht Buses. Do not miss the complexes of temples around the Golden Palace. We walked to it from the Khaosan Road area and took the bus back.Enjoyed a one hour Thai massage at the Temple ... read more

Wod up yall? I have been really lazy over the past week or so. To be honest, not a huge amount was happening because the season had not started yet. Now it is all go! Both mountains are open, I have been working a fair bit (but have managed to get a few days on the hill. I am heading out riding for the next five days - yes life is tough! I have just been promoted to lead-hand at work which is good because it means more money, and a heap more perks with discounts on gear etc. Itt snowed yesterday and we are expecting more for the weekend (15-20cm). I hope everyone is well at home (or where ever you are). -HAMISH-... read more

Well well well....who thought i could ACTUALLY go skydiving and have the chute open for me?? it did...and it was the best feeling i have ever experienced in my life. Julie and I sang living on a prayer at the top of our lungs when we reached the half way point at 5,500 feet...10500ft, we jumped out of the plane by flipping a couple times then freefalling for 35 secs. I am not a rhino were the words screamed...they could apparently hear us from the bottom screaming all the way down. best trip ever...there were also these engineer guys there who, one of them, dropped his pants whenever i told him to...it was the best day ever. kudos kiddies, good times. Thanksgiving came right after at my house, the crew ventured to meaford once again to ... read more