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Let The Games Begin!
I just finished watching the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (via TV) and am filled with awe pride for my country, city and athletes. Living in Vancouver and watching over the years how the city has prepared has been interesting. Whether you are for, against or ambivilent about the games, you can’t deny that a tale…
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Day Trippin’ – Victoria
There is nothing like a day trip to break up the monotony of regular life. That’s one of many features that I love about Vancouver and area. So many nearby places to experience: Harrison Hot Springs, Fort Langley, Whistler, The Gulf Islands, Victoria, Bowen Island. Heck, you can even cross the US border and go to Bellingham, WA! What a…
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Atop A Man-Made Perch
Here is an informative article that I wrote for my travel writing class in March 2009. I have to say that this is a great way to see Vancouver! ATOP A MANMADE PERCH: THE VANCOUVER LOOKOUT See Vancouver from a different vantage point by visiting The Vancouver Lookout. Located at the top of the SFU…
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Here are a few of my favourite (Parisian) things
As the christmas season draws near I am, as so many, reminded of what we love about the season. This also reminds me of what I love about my beloved Paris. So I will reminisce and take you to my favourite Parisian places and things. A fitting way to end off musings of my 40th birthday trip.…
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French Food, part 2
It has been awhile since my last post, however, no amount of time can erase from my mind the memories of wining and dining in Paris. Even now my mouth is watering, salivating. Oh the food! The wine! The dessert! And of course the coffee (so I was told, as I don’t drink the stuff). Finding restaurants to have…
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French Food, part 1
France is known for alot of things, though one of the most enjoyable is the food! The french know how to make excellent food. I have been to France on several occasions (okay 4 times) and each time the food experiences were different. I have done the budget backpack food; the expensive gourmet gastronmic food; and,…
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The REAL reason French Women Don’t Get Fat
Well, for those that live in Paris anways. I am certain that some of you have heard of the book “French Women Don’t Get Fat” written by Mireille Guiliano. And for those of you who have read it (myself included) it does make some sense: enjoy and savour your food, make smart choices and the like. I…
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Seeing all of Paris
Hello, I do apologize for not writing here sooner. I don’t have a laptop with me and with all the sightseeing that’s happening it’s been hard to get into an Internet cafe. No worries though as I will post all my tales when I arrive home, with pictures to compete the stories. Only a few…
