Архив автора: Darlene

Shop Windows

Опубликовано 13 апреля, 2013 автором Darlene

When I travel, I love looking in the shop windows. I like to see what is popular in other countries. Years ago, when I worked in retail, I often created the store window displays. I enjoyed that part of the … Читать далее →

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Eating Our Way Through Europe

Опубликовано 7 марта, 2013 автором Darlene

My husband thinks it is amusing that I take pictures of the food we eat while travelling. But I find it is part of the good memories. And we ate some great food on the latest trip to Europe. The … Читать далее →

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Tea for Two

Опубликовано 28 апреля, 2011 автором Darlene

I had long since given up hope of being invited to tea at Buckingham Palace but recently I had an opportunity to do the next best thing –  enjoy tea at The Empress Hotel in Victoria BC.  The majestic Fairmont … Читать далее →

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Amanda’s adventure in Spain

Опубликовано 5 марта, 2011 автором Darlene

?? My husband’s parents retired to Spain from England a few years ago.  This gives us a wonderful holiday destination. I have had the opportunity to visit them in this sunny country three times already and each time explored different … Читать далее →

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The Painted Boat

Опубликовано 7 ноября, 2010 автором Darlene

I was fortunate enough to win an over night stay at The Painted Boat Resort in Pender Harbour on the beautiful sunshine coast of British Columbia.  My husband and I chose to spend our time at this lovely spot set … Читать далее →

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Up in the Air!

Опубликовано 4 сентября, 2010 автором Darlene

For many years I have dreamed of going up in the air in a hot air balloon.  My husband so kindly gave me a gift certificate for a hot air balloon ride for my birthday and on June 5 of this … Читать далее →

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Gabriola Island Escape

Опубликовано 11 мая, 2010 автором Darlene

I live on the west coast of BC and am lucky to have a daughter living near Gabriola Island.  This means I can visit this gem in the Gulf Islands when ever I can get away.  The island is populated … Читать далее →

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Olympic Fever Final

Опубликовано 2 марта, 2010 автором Darlene

Well the Olympic flame has been extinguished but the fire inside all of us will burn for a long time.  There is such a feeling of happiness and so much positive energy in the city right now. There are so … Читать далее →

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Olympic Fever 2

Опубликовано 22 февраля, 2010 автором Darlene

Things are very exciting here on the west coast of British Columbia.  You don’t have to be at the Olympic events to feel the energy and camaraderie.  This weekend I went downtown just to feel part of it all.  I … Читать далее →

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Olympic Fever – It’s Catchy

Опубликовано 12 февраля, 2010 автором Darlene

I live on the west coast of Canada about 30 kilometres south of the City of Vancouver in a small community called Tsawwassen and I work 10 kilometres away in another small community called Ladner.  I am not real close … Читать далее →

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Colourful Dancers and Playful Monkeys

Опубликовано 8 февраля, 2010 автором Darlene

I guess by now you realize that I love to travel.  One of my goals is to see as much of the world as possible. My husband, Paul, and I just returned from a wonderful cruise to the Western Caribbean.   … Читать далее →

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Darlene and Sheila’s Spanish Adventure

Опубликовано 9 января, 2010 автором Darlene

Sheila and I have been good friends for many years and often plan to meet in interesting places. Two years ago we decided to meet in Spain where we participated in a program called Pueblo Ingles. We spent eight days … Читать далее →

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Hi, I am Darlene!

Опубликовано 10 декабря, 2009 автором Darlene

Like many of you who read this blog, I love to travel.  As a child growing up on a ranch on the Canadian prairies, I often dreamt of traveling to interesting places.  I have been fortunate as an adult to … Читать далее →

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