Author: anoldladywithabackpack

Hi, my name is Irene Cabay. I was born and raised in the small farming community of Ardmore in north-east Alberta, Canada. I grew up on a farm and certainly did not see a lot of the world other than the neighbouring town that sold farm equipment. I have 3 great kids who all have the travel bug. It was only when my oldest son moved to London, UK that I began to travel. He and his new wife encouraged me to join them on various journeys as they travelled around the world for two years. My daughter, also living in London, followed in her brother’s footsteps and takes every opportunity to see a new part of the world. My other son’s travel adventures have generally been in the capacity of work. I owned a custom picture framing and engraving shop, but when it was time to either expand or sell, I chose to sell. I went on to write a book called “Wisdoms and Affirmations” that is a DIY guide to change your thoughts, change your life. It is available on Amazon.ca. I am currently retired and am happily busy doing things that interest me and challenge me – such as learning Tai Chi and Sign Language. And travelling……

Croatia – Novalja

2014 July ----- 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 rent it in his name. Apparently, they are not... Continue Reading →

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Ecuador – Galapagos

2014 January ----- With Thanks to Alex – Our Amazing Guide We came away changed after visiting these islands. Alex said “It is important to understand the beauty and fragility of these islands. The Galpagos are in a very privileged place. It's good to be a long way from the mainland. We are away from... Continue Reading →

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Ecuador – Quito

2013 December ----- We only had a few hours in Quito, so this is short. Overall, definitely a city to return to and explore further. After 24 hours of traveling, we finally arrived in Quito at about midnight. We didn't arrive at the Secret Garden Hostel until 2:00AM. They were waiting and ready for us,... Continue Reading →

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