Monthly Archives: March 2011

In case you were wondering, I am really enjoying the skiing here at Whistler. Using some of the local lingo to describe going down the snow covered slopes of Whistler and Blackcomb, I believe the term would be “that run … Continue reading →

Why oh why did I wish for more powder?  Careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it!  Despite a misty, snowy outlook, we decided to hit the slopes again today.  The powdery snow layer was so think … Continue reading →

We have just finished our third day’s skiing at – what some would say – the best ski resort in North America.  Whistler, British Columbia.  And it is not hard to see why: over 8,100 ski-able acres, spanning one vertical … Continue reading →

When I was born in 1975 one South African rand was worth more than a dollar (one dollar would only buy you about R0.68). Now one dollar will buy you R6.88. Even more bizarre is about a decade ago, one … Continue reading →

With Vancouver known as the rainy city, it was no surprise that we arrived to a cold and rainy afternoon.  But this setting is the reason that Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are in town at the moment … Continue reading →

This is pretty cool. Only Macs available in the airport lounge at Heathrow. And they all have a Skype handset thingy. I called my brother and it was crystal clear. I have decided to do the switch and am in … Continue reading →

Welcome to our first official post on the blog!  (The others were just warm-ups.)  So, we are finally on our adventure!! Living the dream! The world is our oyster! …  Okay, we are in transit in Terminal 3 at Heathrow.  … Continue reading →