So who knew there was lots of learning to be had at the Red River Ex? Last night we spent the evening at Winnipeg’s mega fair touring mobile homes (yep, we actually did that), learning about farm animals, touching reptiles, checking out military action, viewing interesting art, eating crazy carny food and enjoying the overall … [Read more]
This week, my coworker and I got drenched in art as we drove through a downpour to attend the “Mug Shot” media event put on by the wonderful and welcoming artists that participate in the WAVE Artist’s Studio Tour. The event was at Alan Lacovetsky’s rustic and well-loved pottery studio near Stonewall, Manitoba.
2012 was another fantastic year of travel adventures. Last year’s highlights were Gimli, Orlando and Turks & Caicos.
On Saturday, our Northern Lights tour group spent the day dog sledding at Bluesky Expeditions. Our vehicle got stuck on the road in, so Bluesky’s owner, Gerald, hopped on his ski-doo and came and “rescued” us. We rode in a sled full of moose fur to the sled dogs.
Working at Travel Manitoba has its perks. I get to talk about all of its great destinations and I’m lucky enough to be visiting one right now. Churchill!
We’re having a heat wave! Summer in Winnipeg is extraordinarily hot right now. It’s tough to just sit outside without disintegrating into a pile of overheated goo. That’s why I’m super pumped to go to my sister’s cabin for the weekend. She’s invited all our girlfriends out for sun, fun, bellinis and pool lounging! I’m … [Read more]
And this week I don’t have to! On Wednesday, I’m flying down to Disney World and Universal Studios for four days of pure, unadulterated, childish fun! My super-awesome friend, Lily, is speaking at a conference at the Disney Yacht Club Resort and generously invited her sister, Jen, and myself to join her. Suhhh-weeeet. This will … [Read more]
Just finished my 2011 photo album. Last year’s highlights included Maui, Banff, Vancouver and Palm Springs. http://www.blurb.com/books/2952450?ce=blurb_ew&utm_source=widget Fingers crossed to see just as many interesting and beautiful places this year.
On our last full day in Maui, we woke up extremely early to drive to Lahaina and take the first whale watching cruise of the day. It didn’t disappoint. Only five minutes in, we had a whale swim right beside the boat. Captain Tiffany said the whale was “mugging” the boat. It looked so cool … [Read more]
Maui’s beaches are wonderful! There is not one beach that is owned or private on the island, so you can park yourself anywhere to sit/swim/snorkel/kayak etc. Yesterday morning, we went to Palauea Beach to do some more snorkelling. It’s a great little coved beach with calm water and lots of sea life in the area. … [Read more]
Today was a mish-mash day. It started out with a short snorkel and swim. Then we drove to Paia to eat at Flatbread Company again because it’s so darn tasty. After lunch, we watched the surfers at Ho’okipa point (even tiny children surfers). We then hiked up the road a little more to go to … [Read more]
That was a comment I read on Expedia from a visitor about Maui. Truth be told, it’s kind of true. I think people are so exhausted after a full day that by the time it gets dark here (around 5:30 p.m.) they are too bagged to do anything. But just before it gets dark, you … [Read more]
Friday was our beach day and it was wonderful. The sun was hot, the drinks were cold, and the conversations were hilarious. At one point, I floated around in the ocean with my eyes closed and let the waves and undertow push me back and forth. Ah, what a wonderful feeling! Crazy side note: Over … [Read more]
This is where my best friend got married yesterday. What an absolutely beautiful place to get hitched. The sunset was perfection.
Early this morning, we ventured over to the Pacific Whale Foundation to begin our snorkelling tour for the day. On our way to our first stop at Molokini crater we watched the pretty sunrise come over the Haleakalā volcano. Once at the crater, we slid down the slide on the boat (yes, a slide) into … [Read more]
