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A World of Rambling Tales A collection of thoughts, sights, experiences and ideas generated through the ongoing traveling extravaganza of my life and times.

Another NBD Whirlwind Tour

CANADA | Wednesday, 9 Apr 2008 | Views [439]

So another whilwind tour has taken place. I haven't been able to even keep up with the journal since so much has happened since the 2nd of April. I flew to Montreal on April 1rst for meetings and took a quick jaunt to Chicago on the 2nd and 3rd. Didn't ... Read more >


Chicago at the Speed of Light

CANADA | Thursday, 3 Apr 2008 | Views [348]

In Chicago though we have absolutely no time for Blues Bar Meandering. Too many meetings and too little time. Maybe next time


Toronto Just Ain't Playa Del Carmen

CANADA | Monday, 24 Mar 2008 | Views [475]

Just got into Toronto at 8:00pm EST today. Go figure, I leave Playa Del Carmen, a glorious 31 degrees and sunny, spend one night in my humble High River obode and bang... the holiday is over and off I go to Toronto. Not only is my first trip to the ... Read more >


Back to $#@##$$ Snow

CANADA | Monday, 24 Mar 2008 | Views [356]

So the Mayan Escapades are over for now. Sharon and I got up at midnight on Sunday morning to drive to the Cancun Airport. Checking in and boarding by 5am, we got back to Cow Town on Sunday Morning at 11am. We were back at home by around 1pm to be greeted ... Read more >


Back on the Blue Bay Homestead

CANADA | Saturday, 22 Mar 2008 | Views [411]

We woke up at the Aura Resort this morning a wonderfuly sunny day. Took a leisurely breakfast in the confines of our suite deck. Ochos Rancheros, tostadas frances, Jugo de Naranga, Cafe con leche the works delivered and reverently set up close to the ... Read more >


Sharon ... Do you have your emergency Pierre travel kit?

CANADA | Friday, 21 Mar 2008 | Views [970]

So we are definitely late submitting this story of the 21st. As the "Van Neste" Clan is often taken up in the "Adventure" of things, this trip is of course no different. Sharon has begun to get wise to the fact that leaving the hotel ... Read more >


Playa del Carnage

CANADA | Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 | Views [647] | Comments [1]

The day was lazy oh but once again. Hot sun and beach (pool)for most of the day with a great siesta mid afternoon prior to our departure to Playa Del Carmen. We can't publish most of the pictures taken that evening but have published a thoughtful moment.... Read more >


Sleepy Hollow at Blue Bay

CANADA | Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008 | Views [445]

Ok.. so I guess the day was mainly spent lying next to the pool. Snoozing the day away seemed to be the most difficult task we actually undertook. After a lazy breakfast and updating our journal in the lobby, Sharon and I plastered ourselves with emolients ... Read more >


We're Heeeeere

CANADA | Tuesday, 18 Mar 2008 | Views [865]

Arrival to Blue Bay Resort, Grand Esmeralda The weather and accommodations are fantastic. Sharon and I arrived via our rented hot red ragtop Jeep to the resort. Got upgraded to a wonderful seaside and pool side deluxe room with all of the conveniences ... Read more >


Tulum ... Mayan City of the Ages

CANADA | Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Views [587] | Comments [1]

Another great day in Riviera Mayan. Sharon and I took a jaunt to Tulum today... sunny, hot and a great ride with the "Top" down ( the jeep that is ). We had a great visit of the archeological Mayan temple with a guide that I recorded with the ... Read more >


Gallery: Mayan Escapade

MEXICO | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery

The Sharon and Pierre Escapade to the Mayan Riviera
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Ready... Get Set... Gooooooooooooooo!

MEXICO | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Views [410]

It's a trip and a half. Last minute deal, planning from the seat of our pants and off we go to the Mayan Riviera. We certainly wish family and friends were able to participate... but alas it was not to be. We fly off this evening at 10:45pm from Calgary ... Read more >


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