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Traveling is like an acceleration: it's hard to stop. Yann Martel


Real Name: Tj
Lives In: Calgary, CA
Birth Date: September 29, 1969
Member Since: Sep 08, 2004
Last Login: Nov 09, 2009   19:05 UTC
Member's Time: Nov 10, 2009   16:37 EST
VT Rank: 1786
Deals Rank: Unranked
Travel Interests: Family Travel, Budget Travel, Singles, Beaches, Backpacking

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I'd forgotten how much I LOVE this site...

by YolandaC - last update: Aug 20, 2009

Here's a little of where I'm from...


The grand snow dragon

My city of snow

Calgary is a city of winter. We have around three true months of summer and the rest of the months are give and take. Some days the air is crisp, the sky deep blue, frost clings to all things exposed and it seems magical. Other days everything seems gray - the air, sky, snow, even people and magic needs to be found elsewhere...like in the form of a great frost breathing dragon.

One Winter Evening

I spend a lot of time with the people in this picture. Nadja and I have done years of trips together as well as a lot of quality time with the little people.

Nadja and I have been best friends for over twenty years...tons of laughter, tears and things we just try not to talk about anymore. She is one of the people belonging to my *no longer optional* pile.

The little people keep it lively and at times crazy, yet always keep us aware of that oh so fleeting child-like wonder ... up close and personal.
One winter evening
*hello everybody*

Mad dog

This is my pup Mad Dog aka Maddie aka Baby Rug.
This is his dapper look. He is a complex pup full of complex issues. He loves to sun on top of the table when he thinks no one is looking and whenever he gets the chance he will make a mad dash for freedom, though he has little idea where he's going. Kinda reminds me of myself.

My Babies

I know they're not babies anymore and sometimes it's hard to believe how grown up they seem - sometimes I can't believe how much they still act like 3 year olds. I had my kids young and wouldn't have it any other way - we have a great time exploring the world together
al and tor

Baretootsies

Naked feet are the way to go. Most moments my feet find themselves exposed to the elements - has always been this way and most likely always will. Summer, winter, spring and fall. I admit to covering them in boots during the winter, yet only for trips outdoors and flip flops during the summer, once again only for trips outdoors, but rarely are they smoothered in the fabric of socks. I like to feel close to the ground.

Places I've touched down on and my wish list

Philippines
Jamaica
Mexico
Guatemala
Belize x's 5
Greece
Italy
England x's 3
United States x's lost count
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Cuba
France
Morocco
Canada - my home!
Peru
Kauai
Argentina

Wish List

Portugal
Ecuador
Romania
India
Memphis TN (gotta see Graceland!)
Costa Rica
Cook Islands
Slovenia

Travel Plans for 2005

Jan - San Francisco
Feb- Dominican Republic
May - Belize
Aug - Vancouver
Sept - New York
Nov - Dec - Cuba (Jazz Festival)

Plans for 2006

Jan - France/Morocco
March - Vegas baby!!
April - Orlando with the bambino's
May - Belize
July - Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria and Parksville
July - Volunteering in Peru
Sept - Kauai for my 37th!
Dec - Argentina

2007

Jan - New Years Eve by the sea in Cozumel - how romantic!
Aug - Volunteering in Russia with my 13 year old daughter
Garifuna shell dancer

YolandaC's Albums
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Ode to the Side-Kicks- 8
A few of my Fav's- 6
Fun in Calgary- 4
Fall in Calgary- 4

Comments for YolandaC
GlobeTrekr Tue Sep 29, 2009 08:59 UTC
 Happy Birthday Tj! Wishing you the best as this is a special year.
Donna_in_India Tue Sep 29, 2009 04:25 UTC
 Hi Tj - sending birthday greetings from India. Hope you have a big celebration for this one! Love Mad Dog!
KiKitC Mon Oct 20, 2008 22:56 UTC
 Happy Belated Birthday! Hope the Naked Cowboy serenaded you!
cinthya_in_victoria Mon Sep 29, 2008 21:43 UTC
 ♫ Happy Birthday to us, happy birthday to uuuusss♫ !!!
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