Sandman Hotel Regina

... We had been told to go to the Regina Airport branch and they would swap our car for another. So we had carefully packed all our belongings up ready for a car exchange, but when we got to the National Car offices they told us we would have to pay for repairs as we were not covered by our insurance, that we had a $500 excess. I contested this but they insisted it to be true, so we went to have the window repaired. Luckily they did not charge us as I said I was going to take it up ...

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We made the arduous trip back to Regina on Friday. 24 hours of airplanes and airports and we were back at home. I made the big mistake of reading the new in the morning though and seeing the story about the American Airways plane that had to ditch in the Hudson River in New York. This did not really get me in the best mood ...

... So the option we chose was $730. Here are the things that we are getting for that money: * A two year British holiday maker visa. This visa lets us stay in the country for 2 years and work for up to 12 months. * Since we went with accommodations we are also getting two nights staying at their hostel in London. * A fast tracked service for getting our British bank accounts and national insurance ...

... tealight candle really make the room. Go figure. The living room is 10 by 8 and a loveseat, tv and the other crate for a end table and a large picture window. The kitchen is great too...I've managed to get by with my one plate, one wine glass and an odd variety of mismatch kitchen gear. Unfortunatly when I was loading a few boxes from the kitchen didn't make it...so I ended up wiht the top to my Brita pitcher but no ...

... turn the RV around with cars parked all over the place. I had to come within an inch at every turn of hitting a car. Not fun. We finally made it back and to the museum. Since we are driving a long way today, I only planned on spending a few hours here. But the museum was so cool, we ended up spending most of the afternoon. It had history, artifacts, dioramas, and videos. The 30 min. movie was one of the best documentaries I have seen in a museum. Then we had an ...

... so real. It was interesting one day when I was talking to Rose, she said that when the post-election violence was occurring they realized that the church needed to do something. So, they held a day of peace. I thought that was such a practical example of the church being the hands and feet of Jesus. Another interesting thing in Kisumu was how they grew certain plants that worked as immunity boosters for people living with HIV. It ...

... are fast - we put out 15 traps all over the house in the hopes of not returning to our house being host to a family of mice. Thanfully, one of the traps worked so with any luck, that is the only one. The luggage is packed and ready to go - amazing how much clothes can weigh. I'm at Qantas airlines luggage limit of 20g but we fly United back and their limit is 30kg so I should be able to bring some things back. You can find more details on the trip at http://ezcruising.googlepages.com .

... settled in now... maybe....... The weather here was a bit of shock to the system when we arrived -- 15C and dry! What a change from the weather that we have experienced over the past three weeks. Frankly, we're both a bit cold at the moment. It's obviously going to take a while to adjust. Monday it is back to work and back to life as normal. Vacation cannot last forever!

Well after hanging out in Regina for the past three weeks visiting Family and Friends, the day has finally come for me to fly back to Calgary and head to Guatemala on Saturday July 21, 2007. I had a really great time in Regina and was glad to see everyone. I will miss you all and hope you come back and follow me during my travels as I will try and update this travelogue as much as I can throughout my trip. Take Care Everyone and wish me luck... ¡Adios Amigos!