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Tuesday, 8 May 2018

CABOing

Thinking of a quick get away? Need some down time and some real relaxing? CABO is your destination.

After a year of stress, loss and physical pain I crescendo'd and realized "I need a Holiday"
I did a quick Expedia search and came up with Cabo. Oddly even though I had lived in LA for years I had never been. I simply didn't consider any destination on the Baja Peninsula anything but an extension of California and it never held an interest till now.
Now it was my opportunity to book a last minute Vaycay and get some seriously needed relax time clocked it. So I booked it...and within days I was jet setting South to warmer weather, Margaritas, and endless Sunsets. I was ready.

'Jetsetting'

A few hours later I was in Paradise.

You knew you had arrived...and let me just say Cabo San Lucas is one of the cleanest Airports I have ever been in.

After quickly passing through customs and surviving the random 'RED' button lol I was off on my adventure. It was a short walk to catch the local bus in to town only 80 pesos. After an hour bus ride I arrived door to door at my Hostel. Yes I said "Hostel". I can not tell you how many times someone asked me (superficially) "What Resort are you staying at?"

Well here is the thing....for me to stay in a warm local for 6 days with a pool it cost me $132 US....it made this Vacation possible.

Ocean Tiger Hostel

https://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Ocean-Tigers-Dive-House/Cabo-San-Lucas/265382

OTH is a place where you can come relax, mingle or fly solo. The staff and owners are welcoming and friendly and very helpful. The location is central and close to amenities and a short walk to le Playa and restaurants. You arrive alone and you leave with friendships to last a lifetime and memories the same.

I had a great time in Cabo. I returned home completely relaxed and looking forward to when I will return to Mexico again

CABOing Tips:

1. Bring PESO's

2.SUNSCREEN

3.Basic Spanish is helpful

4. Drink only bottled water and no Ice in your cocktails!

5. Being Respectful and Polite goes a long way when travelling.

Have a great time!

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Sunday, 1 January 2017

There are no tomorrow's only Today.

I am making a list and checking it twice

This post will be an on going post that will last the year long.

I recently watched a program called "No Tomorrow's" and it got me to thinking, as well in regards to the traditional New Year Resolutions (which I resolved to elevate that premise years ago) the thought of this list of one to motivate, inspire,dream,and embrace each moment life brings and push myself to actually achieve my goals and capture moments.

I started putting a list together last week...and well as it goes I have added to it constantly all week and it has grown..but then as often happens I have now lost the list...the dreaded curse of making a list rather than putting it to mind.

I will start posting my list and keep this blog updated when I have an item to cross off and see how this goes and what 2017 will bring.

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"Carpe Diem"

Happy New Year

#NYE #HappyNewYear #2017 #17 #Carpediem #NoTmrs #LiveLife #SeizetheDay #Smile #Moments #Resolutions #turnthepage
#smile #payitforward #Travel #LOVE #LOVEit #Today #2day #heaven
#Family

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Tuesday, 1 December 2015

'Tis the Season....

...to Falalalalalalalalala

The Stores have had their shelves filled with tinsel and bobbles for the holiday season for weeks now (in America ...since the Summer :-( ), Christmas music filters through the mall speakers, and Starbucks got their stock of 'RED' cups weeks ago. #HappyDance ...

But what makes me happiest are the #simplethings.

TRUST ME I am more than aware of the pit falls of this celebratory time of year, but this year I have sworn to pace myself .

This chocolate filled Calamata Date is NOT what it looks like! (well actually it is exactly what it looks like...which was DeLICiouS!) #Yummy

Don't get me wrong I am still enjoying the Season of Gluttony; there is no denying that, and I have plum given up on moderation. If any of you have tried that at this time of year I am sure you will agree...it NEVER WORKS!

So, pacing myself it is.

I started today December 1st. with a little guilty pleasure that was passed on to me by a very good friend and fellow #foodie...and you may not be a believer till you try this...
but I swear it is going to BLOW YOUR MIND HOLE!!!

This is all you will need.

1 Hammer (or a nut cracker but I find a hammer is more efficient and less bits)

Walnuts

Flake Sea Salt

That's it!

I SWEAR!

Lick the Walnut

Dip

ENJOY!

#simple

I am reminded time and time again with most things the old adage "It's a Marathon not a Sprint" seems to apply at this time of year.

#Vegan #Winter #Holiday #Salt #GuiltyPleasure #CheatDay #healthy #WhyNOT #Foodie #RideHAPPY

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Friday, 28 August 2015

VIRGIN Flight

Last week I took my very first Sea Plane flight EVER!

I posted on Twitter and Facebook...What I didn't mention is that ever since I was a little girl my Grammy use to take me to Stanley Park to watch the sea planes land and take off for years until she passed away. She now has a bench dedicated to her on the Lions Gate Bridge side so that everyone can do what we use to do...

I have wanted to take a Sea plane for years but my fear always got in the way and the Ferry was an easy excuse to avoid doing so.

However last week I was in a position where time was a factor and taking a flight was the only way to make my busy week work....I was PETRIFIED...

I was nervous for many days leading up to my departure and on the commute...to the point that a nurse approached me on the Canada-Line and told me to "Go sit down you look like you are going to throw up"...

I replied "I am , but I have a zip lock" lol Emoji

She then insisted ...I sat but it didn't calm my nerves much.

I arrived at Waterfront Station a 'Hot Mess'....I went to access the elevator from the Plaza...wouldn't you know it wasn't working...

Concerned I was going to miss the cut off for checking in my only option were the stairs and since I can't lift my bags because of a previous injury from an accident I had to simply pull, and yank my bag down the stairs in order to make it on time...

I arrived with plenty of time . ..a whole hour ahead actually not realizing that Harbour Air has a very liberal Check-In policy of 30 minutes prior to a flight. Taht was great, BUT I had broken a wheel on my suitcase..not so great Emoji

When I arrived at the Coal Harbour Airport the Attendant there was so kind, patient and understanding. Which was just what I needed as I was a nervous wreck...and as much as I was excited about the flight I was far more concerned about being sick on the plane. She offered me a snack and tea and then offered to walk me down prior to boarding, made sure to pass me off to the kind crew, and mention it was my first flight...that helped a lot.

Once in my seat in the front I promptly inserted my comp. ear plugs (which really help btw, thank you) tightly gripped my handy ziplock bag and prepared myself for the worst...and as the rest of the passengers loaded on to the tiny plane, and they closed the hatch/door beginning the taxiing of the flight I waited, and I waited for what I thought would enviably happen ...me being physically ill...we took off...we flew over Stanley Park, and the Lions Gate (which my Great, Great Uncle was the Head Engineer for when it was build) and turned to head over English Bay...then we were flying over BC Ferries and the San Juan Islands...

and before I knew it we were in Victoria landing at my Favourite Hang out EVER Red Fish Blue Fish...and guess what?

...and I didn't throw up!!!

In fact that flight was the smoothest, most scenic, enjoyable flight I have ever taken...

Since the Harbour Air Airport is so conveniently located right Downtown at the Harbour and at my fav Hang out EVER in Victoria Red Fish Blue Fish http://www.redfish-bluefish.com/...I was thrilled to sit and enjoy a tacone, some chowder and the Sunset or the water.

My stay in Victoria was a week...lots of meetings and some Volunteering with Tour de Victoria http://www.tourdevictoria.com/ where I again had the great privileged of meeting more Harbour Air Employees ..Vanessa was awesome at Rider Check in on Friday btw.

3 guess who this is?

http://slipstreamsports.com/riders/ryder-hesjedal/

Saturday came around very quickly and instead of my usual remorse that I often have when I leave the Island I couldn't wait for my 2nd Harbour Air Flight...and I had the amazing privileged of being the 'Co-Pilot' this time....and it was PRICELESS!

Best way to end a great day...SUnset over Coal Harbor

I haven't stopped smiling since the weekend, and have been boasting Harbour Air's services for over a week now.

That night I raced home to check my coupons from Harbour Air that I received last year from Volunteering at Tour de Victoria and sadly they had expired ( I couldn't have used them sooner since I wasn't allowed to fly post accident until recently) but that isn't going to stop me from flying very soon with Harbour Air.