Destination: Canada

We're Heeeeere

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 | By van_neste | Views [890]

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

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 | By van_neste | Views [607] | 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 >

Do we have a master plan?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 | By natha | Views [415]

I guess things rarely work out the way we imagined it. We get into situations not knowing really what outcome we will have... But at least we should try them. And even this year I thought: wow I'm so privileged. I have my friend Bruno whose father has ... Read more >

Tags: maple syrup, snow

PICS

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By natha | Views [445]

I just quickly uploades 2 new albums : "Quebec and Couchsurfers" and the "dog sledge". The pics are not organised yet. I'll do this asap. Are also uploaded pics on "Patisserie de Gascogne" the backery where I used ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

In a nutshell

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [788] | Comments [2]

Well, here I am at the Calgary airport, about to bid Canada farewell. I can’t believe that I’ve been here for two months, and that I’m leaving. I must admit I’m looking forward to the weather change! I’ve decided to create a top and bottom ten ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Last couple of days in Vancouver

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [832] | Comments [1]

My last couple of days in Vancouver were fantastic (despite being marred by a complete fwit). Andrew came and spent the weekend with Sarah and me, which was nice because it meant that one of my friends actually got to know him! It only took a year ... Read more >

Tags: People

Long time, no see

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By natha | Views [662]

Yes I was gone but not for real. I was just pretty busy being in Montreal. Nothing exciting to be mentioned in a travelblog though. Friends were here for visit and I kept myself busy with spending time with friends, looking for new flatmates, sign ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Day trip to Seattle

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [706]

Friday was the day of Seattle. This meant getting up at 5:30 in the morning to catch the freaking bus at 6:15. Not pretty, considering that I didn’t get to bed until around 2am. Stupid friends and keeping me up late. Thankfully I managed to sleep ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Toronto Update

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By jasonspillar | Views [529] | Comments [2]

Just a quick update to let you know that I've added a few pics to this journal.  I've also uploaded a couple of videos: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3CCC43A42F8C0BE6 . I'll be adding more videos to that link when I take them. We've had more ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Canada March 08

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By jasonspillar | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Dog Sledge and Snowstorm

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 | By natha | Photo Gallery

Victoria and Vancouver

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [1268] | Comments [6]

Okay, so when the alarm went off I was NOT a happy camper. Stupid guy, talking to me and keeping me up. We went through the arduous process of getting to Victoria. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, found on Vancouver Island. It took an hour ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Capilano Suspension Bridge and Vancouver

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [1352] | Comments [1]

Wow, what an amazing few days! I have been absolutely flat out and haven’t really had time to update. It makes a difference having somebody else to share time with – unfortunately for you (and perhaps my future memories) at nights I have been socialising ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Ice Hockey

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By rob_berman82 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Toronto Snow

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By ryanbrough | Photo Gallery