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Travel: Hong Kong Snapshot
The first stop on our April 2016 vacation. Hong Kong is home to more than 7 million people and believe me, it feels like it. The city streets are busy and it’s full of red cabs much like New York City is full of yellow taxis. We did a lot in the two nights and three days we were there – we were on Lantau Island, the mainland, Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, and made our way to Hong Kong Island and saw Central and Soho.…
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Travel: Packing for Southeast Asia My 33L Backpack
Packing for Southeast Asia my 33L Backpack This is what I did Tuesday afternoon. Not only was it a blast, but it was a challenge well excepted to fit everything I wanted into my 33L backpack. Well, now we are on the road, or in the air, or sleeping maybe. Either way, I wanted to share what I’ve got on my back with you. There are so many blog posts out there about what to bring, what not to bring, how you can buy so…
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Travel: Off the Continent
Off the continent – that’s right, I’m heading to another continent tomorrow! Whoo hoo. See, I told you I had a bit of a busy week ahead. I’ve been trip planning. Like so much trip planning. And getting laundry washed while cleaning the house for our wonderful puppy and house sitter. Our house will be secure and well loved while we are gone, which is why I don’t mind sharing our little (okay, big) trip with you. Off the Continent Now, the trip planning is…
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Disney’s Cars Land
Cars Land – one of the huge reasons to head to Disney California Adventure. Disney’s Cars Land See the photo above? The crew members walked us back at opening…this prevents people from running and trampling over each other just to get to the line first…they walk you nice and slowly. Get to the park early to ensure you’re upfront and ready! Okay – some things you need to know: The fast past distribution centre is by ‘it’s tough to be a bug’ not by the…
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Disney’s Pixar Parade
The Pixar Parade – at Disney California Adventure. Disney’s Pixar Parade The parade was so much fun…note, you will get wet! The characters spray water. Best spot to watch, across from The Little Mermaid ride…and just like your spot at Disneyland, you can sneak back to Paradise Pier and enjoy the rides with shorter lines! Enjoy the photos. My favourite are the flying girls from Toy Story. What’s her name? Jessie, yes – that’s it. Jessie flies and flies over the rails. It’s fun for…
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Disneyland Parade
Disneyland Parade Disneyland! Best place to take a picture with Sleeping Beauty’s Castle – the right side…you’ll get the water, the whole castle and very little foot traffic interruption (plus, no one in the background). Awesome spot. For watching the Parade…watch between the Castle and the Matterhorn Bobsleds – you can only sit on the Castle side (you can’t sit along the fence opposite) which means that all the characters will look directly at you…it’s so much fun. Sit on the ground right up until…
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Disneyland Fireworks and Disney California Adventure’s World of Colour
Sleeping Beauty’s castle – in the dark – waiting for fireworks!! Disneyland Fireworks and Disney California Adventure’s World of Colour This past August we visited Disneyland and California Adventure and I wanted to share some of my photos with you. Also – I’ll share with you a few tips and tricks along the way over the next few posts – Disneyland’s Soundsational Parade, Pixar’s Parade, and Cars Land. The best place to watch the fireworks is within the circle around Walt Disney – up front…
