Destination: Canada

Rocky Mountain High

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 | By thorn | Views [861] | Comments [3]

On our last night in Cancun, the group of us (8 girls plus the tour leader, Paul) went out to dinner at a Jazz bar. There was no music, so I took it on myself to play some jazz before dinner. After dinner, the plan was to go to a club in the hotel strip.... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Private Club / Calgary Science Center

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [496]

Today Kona and I met with Dean and his son Reed at their club for swimming and lunch at the poolside. Kona had a super time in the pool but I forgot to take my camera and couldn't get any pictures. After a few hours at the club in 30 degree weather (a ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Another Easy Day...

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [554]

Today was spent taking it easy and getting some errands done. In the afternoon Kona and her younger cousins filled up the little pool and played in the front yard for a few hours. We ordered pizza, hung out and were back at grannies by 8:45. Kona didn't ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Stanley Park

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [619] | Comments [1]

Yippe...Let's Play. Yesterday Dani, Isabelle, the kids and I all went to Stanley Park. The sun was out but it wasn't a hot day. I thought it might be a little cold to play in the river but it was surprisingly nice. The kids had a great time. After ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Cranky

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [501]

The last few days has taken it's toll on the little ones. When it was time for bed, Kona, Moses and Bronwyn all had something to complain about. A good night sleep is all they need...Nighty Nite

Tags: Family

endlich da

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By jackivent | Views [506] | Comments [1]

Juhuu, endlich hier! Nach unserem kleinen abenteuer in der luft (sturm über toronto, flugzeug ohne sprit, in montreal tanken, weiter nach toronto) sind wir in Riverdale angekommen. das ist eine kleine gegend der stadt, eigentlich gehört es noch zum ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Jamming

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [380] | Comments [1]

Last night was the first time the whole family (Mom, Mark, Danielle, Bart, Me, Kona Jonah, Emma, Isabelle, Moses and Bronwyn) got together. Dani and Bart were nice enough to have us for dinner - yum yum. After dinner Mark, Bart and Jonah played us all ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Swimming...

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [410]

We went to the local pool today and Kona had a super time with Jonah, Isabelle, Moses and Bronwyn. I had a pretty damn good time too.

Tags: Relaxation

The First Few Days...

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [350]

10 hours of sleep two nights in a row and we are feeling good. I can't get Kona to spend any time at her Grannies because she wants to visit with her cousins 24 hours a day. The last two days we've spent the whole day at her Aunt Dani's. And she is loving ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Still at home

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 | By kyla_nick | Views [309]

Just typing and trying out a trip thingie.

Tags: Budgets & money

Gallery: The First 10 Days

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Beastly European Women...Not Us Though...

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 | By denae | Photo Gallery

Gallery: cycling bc 2

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 | By emma-o-scott | Photo Gallery

Fernie single track!

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 | By emma-o-scott | Views [1529] | Comments [14]

Hey yo all! Time for a new update! Right now we are in Fernie, supposedly riding some single track... (see story further down for details). We still have a great trip in the blasting Canadian sun. It's hotter than hell!! Some hightlight stories will ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Unethical Salesmen and the Tasmanian Devil(s)

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 | By denae | Views [1140] | Comments [1]

For those of you who know Corinne and I you may know that we can be very stubborn.  We also, in general, are determined and have a good sense of ethics when it comes to being treated fairly.  Combine those two characteristics together and add a touch ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel