That’s the Tooth
Maybe it’s because the cost of regular health care in this country is hidden. But dental care seems ridiculously expensive.
…Iceland
Throwback Thursday – Une Dizaine D’annees, Mon Dieu!
Translation: It’s been ten years since Derek and I visited England and France. We also went to Monaco but didn’t quite make it to Italy. I’d love to spend a couple of years visiting tiny pockets of Europe. The only other European country I’ve seen is Iceland. …
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My First Book of Scraps
The last few times I’ve wanted to make a book to encapsulate a trip or an event, I’ve done it online with Shutterfly. When it came to Iceland, for some unknown reason, I decided to make a scrapbook. Now I’m one of them! …
Don’t Blame Iceland
Yes, I got sick on our trip to Iceland. Yes it was a flu, a bad one, and it evolved into pneumonia. Yes, I’ve been on my butt for the past week or so. But don’t think that it’s the fault of our destination. …
A Final Thought on Iceland and Traveling
If I had unlimited funds, and no need to work, I would travel, travel and travel. To me, travel means exploring and finding out where the locals spend their time. Avoiding tourist traps as much as possible. Visiting museums and finding out-of-the-way places to stop and look around. And without fail, every time I come home, I’m more grateful about life in Canada. …
Throwback Thursday – One Week Ago in Iceland
Perhaps you experience this after a trip, too. You get home and there’s a point where you think, did that really happen? It’s a little surreal. You wake up in Iceland and go to sleep that night in your own bed. …
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Icelandair is a newish airline that’s doing everything right. Its crews look like a 1950s throwback. The women wear navy suits with navy caps, like something out of the movie, Catch Me If You Can. They contrast the navy with a slash of fuschia lipstick and dots of fuschia nail polish. They look amazing and they’re friendly. They also hand you a free bottle of water when you board. It’s a wordless way of saying, we don’t just want you for your credit cards. …
Iceland. Land of Ice!
The first thing I noticed when we stepped outside of Pearson International after returning from Iceland, is that, at the time, it was colder in Toronto than in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city. …
Worst Country
As our trip to Iceland draws closer, I decided to rent a car. The airport is about an hour away from the capital city where we’ve booked a hotel and there’s a lot we’d like to see on our own. I upgraded the little four-door hatchback to include GPS. It seemed like a wise investment. …
Caution: Vacation Ahead!
When I booked our trip to Iceland, it seemed such a long time off. But, as it tends to happen, it’s suddenly almost upon us. We leave later this month. But here’s the sticky-wicket we find ourselves in. …
Upcoming European Adventure
We’re going to Iceland! I’m as surprised as you are. It’s not a destination I’ve ever considered, and yet, there I was, booking the trip for next February. …