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A Fond Farewell to Vancouver (and Canada [and North America For That Matter])

Friday, August 20th, 2004

Well… This entry is a bit belated, given that I’m posting it after I’ve already been in the Cook Islands for 5 days, but nonetheless, the remainder of my stay in Vancouver clearly needs documenting.

When we last “spoke” as I recall, Juliana and I had just returned home on a Wednesday night from seeing the Corb Lund Band at the Railway Club. So. On to a pleasant, if physically taxing Thursday.
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Vancouver: Land of Great Beaches, Wonderful Friends and Thoroughly Enjoyable Food and Drink

Friday, August 13th, 2004

Once again, I’ve proved very lucky in having gracious hospitable hosts waiting for me at a destination. After a long day spent in airports and airplanes, I arrived in Vancouver at 10:30 on a Sunday night. The gracious, hospitable hosts in question, Juliana and Alex were there to pick me up at the airport. After the quick drive out to their place, we went out for dinner and a beverage or two at a nearby pub, turning in relatively soon thereafter.
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World Boardgaming Championships, Baltimore

Monday, August 9th, 2004
Greetings one and all from the world boardgaming championships in Baltimore, Maryland. As some of you are aware, I have a tradition of coming down here every year, with a roommate of mine from McGill, Nick Benedict. Another tradition of ... [Continue reading this entry]

Continued Adventures in the South

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2004
It's been an eventful few days since I last wrote. The story begins on the morning of Friday, July 30. I woke up fairly late (again) and went to try and change my flights in and out of Baltimore. ... [Continue reading this entry]

First Stop: Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, July 30th, 2004
After a late night packing, I somehow managed to get up early to say goodbye to my dad and sister before my mom drove me to the airport for my flight to Atlanta, where I planned to stay with a ... [Continue reading this entry]