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……

Thailand – Bangkok

2009 December ----- 2 December 2009 First of all, we are here, we are fine, and the weather is nice. Our journey was not without a hitch, however.  Irene's backpack didn't quite make it. It got left in Vancouver.  We filed a missing baggage claim and were assured that it would arrive on the next flight,... Continue Reading →

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Egypt – Cairo

2009 March ----- I've been back from Egypt for over a week now and am amazed at how I could live without wrist watch, cell phone (any phone), daily access to computer, radio, TV for nearly a month - all the so-called conveniences - and was quite relaxed and happy and now to have access... Continue Reading →

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Egypt – Dahab

2009 March ----- From Luxor we flew to Dahab in the south Sinai, just 18 kilometres across the Sea of Arabia (Red Sea). We can see Saudi Arabia.  The people here are so laid back.  It is a diving community and my dive instructor said 70% of the people are non Egyptian.  There are many... Continue Reading →

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Egypt – Aswan

2009 March -----  We started our journey in Aswan, the south of Egypt.  We stayed in a nice little hotel (Keylany Hotel) that may have needed some upgrading and repairs, but the room was clean and the staff was absolutely exceptional.   We were a bit startled to be awakened by the chanting from the Mosque... Continue Reading →

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Argentina – Puente del Inca

2007 October ----- The road to Chile was quite spectacular. It wound between amazingly coloured mountains before arriving in the bustling metropolis of 75 inhabitants, Puente del Inca. What a place. It was seriously desolate. 3 hours from anything, windy, cold, with nothing but a shabby tourist market, a couple of restaurants (more on those... Continue Reading →

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