Let's face it, flying adds carbon dioxide CO2 to the atmosphere which contributes to climate change. In addition to reducing the number of times we fly every year, Ed and I also like the option of being able to reduce our footprint by purchasing and/or redeeming Aeroplan rewards points for carbon offsets. Partnering with ZeroFootprint, Air Canada launched its carbon offset program in May … [Read more...]
Equator: Journey to the Middle Of the World
The equator lies a short drive (20km) north of Quito, Ecuador. At the exact line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres, there is monument and a yellow line painted on the ground. Also at Mitad del Mundo, or middle of the world, there is a small museum with artifacts from each of Ecuador's ethnic groups. Some of the locals claim that there was a mistake made when they marked the … [Read more...]
Snowy April Day in Penticton
I woke up to a delightful sight at 4AM this morning --- 2 inches of snow on the ground and it was still coming down! Yeah! OK, I LIKE unusual weather occurences. Besides, it might have been the last opportunity to jump out of the hot tub and have a good roll in the snow. Maybe that's a Canadian thing. By 6:30AM there was about 3 inches on the ground and my spring tulips, daffodils and grape … [Read more...]
Secret Seats on Airplanes
I'm pretty particular about the seats I get on flights, especially when the flight lasts longer than an hour. For example, you'll never catch me sitting in the middle seat of a row of three --- I'd just as soon catch a later flight. By result, I spend as much time skulking around SeatGuru.com in order to select the best seats available on any specific flight as I do choosing the flight … [Read more...]
Snowbound in Toronto?
Yes, I do go on about how nice the weather is here in the Okanagan. Well, look left. Yes, it's 73 degrees fahrenheit (23 degrees Celcius) on the deck this afternoon and it's an absolutely beautiful day. We've been outside working on the yard (again) and even took a little break to soak up the rays from the lounge chairs. Even the tulips are coming up. This is happening in Penticton, while … [Read more...]
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