NETHERLANDS | Monday, 26 Jan 2015 | Views [276]
We arrived in Amsterdam late in the afternoon. By the time we caught the train to Centraal Station, it was dark.
Our very first impression of Amsterdam was the number of bicycles. We had to walk past the bide parkade, that held 2500 bicycles and it ... Read more >
HONDURAS | Friday, 28 Nov 2014 | Views [299]
COPAN
We caught the Hedman Alas bus to Copan. It is the direct luxury bus, not the chicken bus that stops at every small town. The seats are large, lean back like a recliner and they give you a small bagged lunch. They also give you ... Read more >
HONDURAS | Wednesday, 26 Nov 2014 | Views [297]
OMEGA TOURS ECO LODGE
In La Ceiba there was a taxi was waiting to take us to the Omega Eco Lodge, up in the mountains. (half hour ride $20US)
It was a beautiful lodge. Our room was more like a tree-house cabin. It had 2 floors, each with ... Read more >
HONDURAS | Thursday, 20 Nov 2014 | Views [232]
We came to Roatan so I could dive, and dive I did! Our flight from Edmonton got detoured through Denver, then San Francisco, then San Salvador and finally Roatan – 20 hours later. We checked into the Sea Breeze Inn and had a nap ... Read more >
CANADA | Thursday, 25 Sep 2014 | Views [549]
There is a CN water tank on the site where the great turn around rail tracks once laid. When the railway came to Heinsburg, the town flourished. It boasted railway station, two grain elevators, a post office and numerous businesses. The ... Read more >
CANADA | Thursday, 25 Sep 2014 | Views [353]
The giant ox and cart was what caught our attention. The interpretive station beside it was amazing!
First of all, the cart is a very unique vehicle. It is constructed entirely of wood with all the joints being mortised and doweled ... Read more >
CANADA | Thursday, 25 Sep 2014 | Views [325]
It has a Big Green Turtle.
It also has an original CN (Canadian National Railway) station, a caboose and teepee on display. The CN buildings all across the west looked basically all the same. They had an architecture that when ... Read more >
CANADA | Wednesday, 3 Sep 2014 | Views [991]
This may seem like the silliest set of blogs to Albertans, but for those who do not live in Western Canada and for those who appreciate what is our own back yard – this is for you.....
Manitou Beach - Saskatchewan
It started ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 12 Aug 2014 | Views [368]
Loch Ness
As we were filling the car with petrol the next day, Irene made comment to the attendant about the nicer weather. He told us that Hurricane Bertha had finally moved on. Hurricane Bertha!? No wonder the weather was so windy and rainy! ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 10 Aug 2014 | Views [265]
The next day was very windy and driving rain. We decided it was a good day to tour the distilleries. We started with Glenfiddich, as it was the closest to town.
The Glenfiddich was founded in 1886 by William Grant. He had ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 10 Aug 2014 | Views [269]
Perth Highland Games
The following day we headed for Perth, and the real highland games. This time the road was a proper road – complete with lines down the middle! Wow! We made the drive in good time and didn't even get lost.... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 9 Aug 2014 | Views [245]
Tarland Agricultural Fair
Even though Glo had printed off a map and even though Pearl gave us verbal directions to get to Tarland, we got terribly lost. It was supposed to be easy. Turn right at the edge of town, go toward Huntley, ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 8 Aug 2014 | Views [293]
We landed in Inverness. The car was rented in Irene's name because we knew that she would become the designated driver after Ed had sampled a few Scotch Whiskeys, which was basically the reason for this trip.
Irene made it very clear ... Read more >
CROATIA | Tuesday, 5 Aug 2014 | Views [413]
Vir
Once back in Vir there was not much to do except lay on the beach, snorkel and laze about. Ivan's house is a 2 story structure that was built to accommodate visiting relatives. The main floor is the primary residence, with two bedrooms, ... Read more >
CROATIA | Friday, 1 Aug 2014 | Views [435]
It is really hard to miss the old city. It is HUGE! The cars driving by and parked next to the great walls look like toys.
We found a parkade (ask for the long term rate) and called our host to meet us in order to guide us to House Hilda, within ... Read more >
CROATIA | Monday, 28 Jul 2014 | Views [653]
Len, Sara, Ed and Irene left London together on a Ryan Air flight to Zadar. We landed, proceeded through customs, then rented a car. Since Len has a EU drivers license that prohibits him from driving a standard transmission automobile, Ed had to ... Read more >
CANADA | Saturday, 14 Jun 2014 | Photo Gallery
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MEXICO | Thursday, 8 May 2014 | Views [270]
The winter just was not relenting, even into May. Ed had 7 days off. We decided to get away from winter and slip off to someplace warm. Mexico and Cuba are our best choices in such circumstances, due to time and price. Sunwing had a cheap last minute ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 21 Apr 2014 | Views [310]
My son has lived in London for 15 years. I have traveled there to visit him at least 8 times, possibly more, I don't know for sure. I have never thought to write about it. I was just visiting my son and his wife. In hind site, it really has been an adventure.... Read more >
MEXICO | Thursday, 27 Mar 2014 | Views [276]
My daughter, Sara and I had been talking about taking a Mom/daughter holiday for years. We finally decided to do it!
Whereas I am retired, Sara had a fixed set of days off from her hair styling job, so she entrusted me with the booking details.... Read more >
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