Burlington, Canada Travel Blogs

The Countdown is On
Sep 9, 2006

The final days of preparation are here. I've been working for 8 months for this trip and it's finally just around the corner. I'm leaving for Dublin, Ireland on Thursday Sept. 14, 2006. Until then it's going to be a mad race to get everything done that ...

Triple D - Doing the Domestic with Daniella
May 13, 2005

... mango chicken...it was yummy in my tummy. We loaded my pack into the car and chatted catching up all the way back to Burlington where she and her husband live. It takes about an hour to drive to this quiet and peaceful suburb where Danielle has spent most ...

2 days to go
Sep 12, 2006

I ended up heading to a house party in Waterloo on Saturday night. Didn't know too many people but turned out to be a great party. Sore for two days after from sleeping on a wooden board though. Golden Griddle breakfast buffet the next morning was ...

Back in Canada
Apr 9, 2007

... can be a common side effect of a concussion.  I am feeling better now and really pretty bored here at my parents house in Canada.  I still have a flight to England on May 25th so I am here for a bit.  My brother's baby is due any day now so ...

Last Day in Canada
Sep 14, 2006

This will be my last entry before leaving tonight. The last couple days have been busy. I have a short list of things to do today...just around the house and then I'll be all set to go. My flight is a red eye so I don't need to leave for a while. ...

Test run
Jun 3, 2005

Hi Paul and Bonnie, thanks for showing us this. HOpe it works. Mom

Seven Countries, Two Continents, A Million Stories
Jul 14, 2009 (35 photos)

... a healthy portion of the earth's surface these past 3 months and I finally find myself in familiar territory.  I arrived home in Burlington July 11th with a (couple of) packs on my back, a smile on my face and a changed heart.  I had the time of ...

It's a blog world after all...
Mar 26, 2009

Communication has always intrigued me.  Language, the spoken word, the written word, how those words are perceived by others....non-verbal messages, subconscious messages, tactile messages, intentional and unintentional messages....electronic ...

Five Sleeps - the countdown to Guatemala
Mar 24, 2009

Trying to get 2 months of clothes and supplies into one backpack, getting my head around conjugating Spanish verbs, deciding what books to take, coordinating donations to take...ah, the countdown to Guatemala continues...

Getting ready to go.
Apr 22, 2007 (2 photos)

... job, and I just helped Gerry move into his first house, with his fiancee Melissa. We've been staying in my parents basement in Burlington, which is really weird. I haven't lived at home for this long since I was 19, and it's a bit of an adjustment. ...

Im starting to get a little excited!!!!
Mar 27, 2005 (1 photos)

Im just sitting here this beautiful Sunday morning , sipping my coffee . Im trying to book three nites on the beach in Italy with no luck at all. Way too expensive.. But I will not give up. The Problem is the pools aren't open until June and I will be ...

Photo time!!
Mar 25, 2006 (9 photos)

Hi, This entry is really just for adding some photos... i'm currently sitting in the den at Christina's family home in Burlington, Canada... just outside Toronto and Hamilton... the photos, i'm adding are from all over our travels... might even be a ...

July!
Jul 12, 2009

I got together with ray today and we had a blast! We passed by the Luckies and said hi! Our two dogs Winnie and Hudson met for the 1st time today! They seemd to love eachother! We went to the park and the variety store and each bought them a treat! ...

Off to the Airport!
Sep 9, 2007

Well this is it, I am leaving for the airport and will be flying out tonight at 8:30pm EST.  I am all packed and ready to go...might even be a little nervous as this is the last time I will see home for 40 days. Pretty sure I packed the right ...

Hot!!
Aug 15, 2009 (5 photos)

Hottest day I've experienced in a long time!  Probably the worst day to walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington.  Which was unfortunate because it's all so beautiful.  Lots of lovely plants and flowers.  Also, the art ...

My Journey Begins
Jan 1, 2010

Today marks the first day of my epic journey to Herstmonceux and beyond. My bags are packed, my wallet is full (for now) and I am ready for the airport.

one long weekend
Nov 15, 2008

Burlington nice med. size city, nice people, very small dance stage omg, and very long day sunday. Lovely gardens, an amasing beach with harbor what an amasing view.

and they're off!
Dec 19, 2007

We left mid-day in a snowy mess.  The car was stuffed with stuff.  Camping stuff, beach stuff, dog stuff, food stuff, travel first aid stuff and other stuff.  It was great to scrunch up my coat into a ball and stuff it in witht he other ...

Heading for the ROCK...
Jul 7, 2009

On July 31st Fabio and I will be departing Toronto for St. John's, Newfoundland. At the moment the itinery is still up for negotiation....we are certainly open to suggestion. We have 10 days and have rented a car. We are excited to be taking Travelpod ...

A dip and some sun in Lake Ontario
Jul 8, 2007 (13 photos)

We took a trip to Lake Ontario on the Burlington waterfront and we all had a nice dip!