In a living room far, far away... Okay, not that far - just a different apartment, I was watching the Long Way Down mini-series where Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor stop in Tunisia and visit the still standing set used in several of the Star Wars movies. They visited the home planet of Luke Skywalker... Continue Reading →
A WORLD OF FESTIVALS
Who doesn't like a good festival? Big ones, small ones, free ones, music ones, food ones, holiday ones, religious ones, cultural ones and even silly ones. I would guess that there is one for just about everyone. And to list them all would be a serious feat, one which I will not attempt. Every village,... Continue Reading →
How well do you know the world countries?
Here is a fun little quiz to test how well you know the names of the world countries. You are given 12 minutes to name every country in the world. The countdown begins immediately. I was, to my disappointment, only able to list about 60% on my first try... http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name.php Have fun and comment on... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – FULL MOON PARTIES IN THAILAND
Oops...maybe this post should be called "Monday's Magic Moment" - sorry for the delay-------------------"Baby it's cold outside". Well it is officially December and a frosty winter season for Northern Hemisphere countries. Even moderately weathered Vancouver has been a bit chillier than normal. To help warm your souls I will be posting warmer destinations for the... Continue Reading →
50 Questions
50 Questions eh? Sure, why not?! I am obliging to Jules request over at My Mom Is A Whack Job to copy and answer these and link back to her. Keeping in the same spirit, you do the same. Okay, here goes:1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes yes yes! On stuff, alone, mixed in a... Continue Reading →
Let The Birthday Shenanigans Begin!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! Yep, today is my birthday. If you are new here then you should know that LOOOOVE my birthday. Always have, even as kid. Now I'm just a grown-up kid. I do not feel my age and fortunately enough, I do not look my age (thanks mom and dad). As many of... Continue Reading →
SASQUATCH vs CANDY
NATIONAL QUESTIONER BREAKING NEWS!!!Developing story - Will the twin Sasquatches know as "Quatchi" have to fight to retain their titles as the mascots of Eeva's impending RTW trip?Inside sources reveal that there has been drama building since the arrival of Ms Brown (of M&M candy fame). The elegant and eloquent Ms Brown has caused somewhat of... Continue Reading →
Summer Fun in Vancouver
I originally complied this list and posted it on Couchsurfing at the beginning of the spring (and received some info from other members too). Seeing as there is a plethora of fun events around town I decided to share it here as well. Summer in Vancouver is fantastic. Generally the weather is agreeable, outdoor activities... Continue Reading →