| South America Aug-Dec 2009
Mexico Jan-Apr 2009
Thailand November 2008
Nepal October 2008
Vietnam/Cambodia September 2008
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June 19th, 2008
 Here we are, finally back in Canada after our 3 1/2 month excursion through the Middle East. Being home has been a blast so far, which is why this blog is so late. I’ve been spending most of my time getting drunk and golfing, not necessarily in that order. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Istanbul, Paris
June 2nd, 2008
 Welcome aboard the Miriam-Sophie where you’ll enjoy 4 days and 3 nights of exotic splendour. You’ll cruise the beautiful Mediterranean coast, swim in the calm blue waters and laze around like a degenerate bum. Don’t forget your unearned sense of privilege. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Blue Cruise, Fethiye, Kas
May 30th, 2008
 There once was a family of Lockes. Laynni, Lyle and Nadine blazed a merry sightseeing trail right through Istanbul, on to the famous ruins at Ephesus and finally back to Fethiye where they were rescued by a handsome fellow with very becoming facial hair. This fellow then interviewed them about their travels…..and….THIS…. is their story:
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May 23rd, 2008
 A brief record of my daily thoughts and feelings as I make the difficult transition from little girl into bigger girl… Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Alinca, Faralya, Fethiye, Koycegiz
May 16th, 2008
 Istanbul or Constantinople? Europe or Asia? Proud independent nation or clumsy hideous bird? In fact, Turkey would prove to be all of these. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Kizkalesi, Olympos
May 15th, 2008
Miscellaneous notes wrapping up Jordan, Syria and Lebanon:
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May 4th, 2008
 Five women, three men, two taxis, a long weekend, a war-torn country attempting to reinvent itself. Does anyone else smell a new ABC sitcom…? Read the rest of this entry »
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April 28th, 2008
 Despite the best efforts of Syrian Immigration and a border crossing seemingly designed by group consensus at 4 am on Rennie’s couch we somehow managed to gain entry to Syria. Their tourism motto appears to be “We want your money but we’re still going to play hard to get.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Crac, Damascus, Palmyra
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