It’s Just Business

“These airport lounges are just too comfortable”.

When I hear these words, I look around to see if I can catch a glimpse of this obviously over privileged traveller. Then – I realise with horror that – it was me!

Travel Logic – Canada After Two Years

There are three kinds of logic I don’t understand.  They are, of course, the logic of the guy in Pittsburgh who believes he is a dog – governments – and my darling wife.  Actually, I sort of understand the dog guy, but the other two are a constant mystery. As you may know, after two years of…

Bangkok

We’ve waited until after peak hour so the trip to the “nearby” station only takes about half an hour, despite the driver cruising at 120kph for much of the way. This is gonna cost! Yep – 135 Baht, a bit less than five dollars.

Grace and Lamond’s Canadian Adventure – The Return

Grace and Lamond's Canadian Adventure – The ReturnToowoomba, Australia Toowoomba, Australia 17-19April 2013 Our last day in Canada dawns bright-ish and sunny-ish. When it’s time for David to head of to work mum announces she would like to stay home to sort her gear out and maybe relax with a book in the sunshine. Sounds…

Grace and Lamond’s Canadian Adventure- Day 10

Grace and Lamond's Canadian Adventure- Day 10Steveston, Canada Steveston, Canada 16 April 2013 We wake to the sort of weather that only occurs a day or so before you have to leave a place. The sun is shining in a clear blue sky and they’re predicting a high of at least 13 degrees. Kirsty has…

Grace and Lamond’s Canadian Adventure – Day 9

Grace and Lamond's Canadian Adventure – Day 9Surrey, Canada Surrey, Canada 15 April 2013 I never get lost. Sometimes places are not where they should be, but I’m never lost. Kirsty and David had to work today so mum and I decide to venture out on our own. After a short visit to Walmart to…

Grace and Lamond’s Canadian Adventure – Day 8

Grace and Lamond's Canadian Adventure – Day 8Whistler, Canada Whistler, Canada 14 April 2013 It’s a beautiful morning at Whistler. We are all a wee bit tired due to the constant revelry in the street outside last night, but the sun is sparkling in a clear blue sky so crawling back into bed is just…

Grace and Lamond’s Canadian Adventure – Day 7

Grace and Lamond's Canadian Adventure – Day 7Whistler, Canada Whistler, Canada 13 April 2013 We can’t head to Whistler until after lunch, so the morning is free. What to do? The vote is tied at 1:3 between shopping and a short local excursion. The issue is finally decided using the proven rock, paper, scissors method…

Grace and Lamond’s Canadian Adventure – Day 6

Grace and Lamond's Canadian Adventure – Day 6Surrey, Canada Surrey, Canada 12 April 2013 A nice relaxed start sets the tone for the day. Being pensioners, our breakfast consists of the Weetabix we brought with us from Surrey, and a cup of tea. Then, mum gets that look in her eye. I know I’m in…