Alrighty, here is the situation. We have a lengthy stop-over at London’s Heathrow airport (wikipedia). We have never been there before and we are not sure what to expect (just expect busy and chaos). The …
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Advice: Seeing London in 6 hours
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Where the heck is Rex?
Since 2005 and still going….this Matt guy is awesome! He has definitely inspired me to do my own version of this (coming soon!)
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Preparing For Change: Day 1
(Aside: Renting bikes in Ottawa is a great way to get around and see the city. Ottawa has the best city bike paths I have ever seen (riding around the canel, Rideau River, popping in …
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Ottawa via Via Rail
After a great, festive, and “being-the-centre-of-attention” event with the family and friends in Orillia, Tlell and are off to Ottawa via Via Rail. To catch our 9:30am train at Union Station in Toronto, we had …
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Next Steps with VSO
Ah yes, the paper work. * Medical examination form (a visit to our family doctor to fill out a 10-page medical examination form)* Security check support letter (essentially a Police Record check)* Placement questionnaire (questions …
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Volunteer vacations: More than just a great trip
“Judi Lees found herself falling in love over and over again while volunteering with friends at a South American orphanage” Read the rest of the article from the Vancouver Sun (April 6, 2008)
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Swimming in winter and New Zealand
Outdoor swimming in February…..ahhh I love this province. Speaking of BC, as my friends and relatives have known over the years, I’ve been sending them “the best place on earth” propaganda videos (BC tourism television …
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Hasta Luego Costa Rica!
Our three week adventure in Costa Rica has almost come to an end. I am writing this in San Jose where we are taking it easy (I am hunched at the computer again and Tlell …
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Hola Costa Rica!
We’re off to Costa Rica (Dec. 10th to the 31st) …. the land I have heard so much about during my ERS days; where the vast majority of the country has been preserved as national …