2017 May 3 ----- Wednesday, 3 May Allan and Bella had us meet them on the main road once more, where they picked us up with Anthony acting as chauffeur again. We were headed to Tagaytay where Caleruega’s Retreat Centre was located. Calaruega is a beautiful church sanctuary where one can get close to God... Continue Reading →
Philippines – Imus, Cavite
Allan & Bella Wedding ----- 2017 May 28 ----- Although the Philippines was never on our bucket list of places to go, when Ed's twin brother, Allan, said he was getting married there we simply had to go! Ed was the Ninong – keeping with the Filipino custom of the wise elder bestowing advice to... Continue Reading →
United Kingdom – London
2017 JANUARY ----- I arrived in London on 29 December 2016. The plan was to get the kids used to Grandma for a few days before Mommy & Daddy leaving for a well deserved holiday. We went to Kate's, the neighbour, for New Year's Eve again this year. There were lots of people crammed into... Continue Reading →
Mexico – Bucerias & Puerto Vallarta
2016 NOVEMBER ----- BUCERIAS We were originally going to go to Costa Rica, but Hurricane Otto changed our plans. WestJet allowed us to change our flights to a different destination. Considering we had 36 hours until our flight was scheduled to depart, we didn’t have a lot of choices regarding seat availability or hotel availability.... Continue Reading →
Hungary – Budapest
2015 June ----- I had some time to kill before flying home to Canada, so I decided to go to Budapest for a few days. I saw a magnet on Len's fridge that said Budapest, and figured Why not? Budapest (pronounced Bu-da-pesht, not pest – like a bug) is the capital of Hungary. It is... Continue Reading →
Dominican Republic – Santo Domingo
2016 - February ----- We were picked up at our resort at 9:00 am sharp. However, the old Russian lady (that was part of the Sunwing group) did not show up until 9:30. Our first stop was at Los Tres Ojos (The Three Eyes) in the Mirador del Este park, just outside Santo Domingo. It... Continue Reading →
Dominican Republic – Juan Dolio
2016 February ----- The flight there was around 6 hours. Not bad. When we landed in Punta Cana there was some delay in our getting off the airplane. We all had to remain seated for about a half hour. Once we got into the terminal we were in a queue with, what appeared to be,... Continue Reading →
Iceland
2015 June ----- I took Icelandair from Edmonton to London so that I could take advantage of their free layover program. I stopped in Iceland for 5 days on my return flight. My first impression of Iceland, while on the bus from the airport in Keflavik to Reykjavik was “What a waste of my time,... Continue Reading →
Germany – Essen
2015 June ----- I flew from Budapest Hungary to Düsseldorf, Germany on my return to London, UK. The cost of the flight was a mere $20 more than to fly back to London directly. My friend, Vivian, met me at the airport and took me to her home in Essen, about a 45 minute drive.... Continue Reading →
Spain – Camino de Santiago
2015 May ----- Heading out at dawn with barely enough light to see the trail, the air is clean and fresh. It feels cool, but I don't wear a fleece because soon I'll be warm from walking. The air is so still and quiet. This walk makes my senses come alive. I hear the sounds... Continue Reading →