The short version: Great event, really hot day! The long version: It has been that kind of spring… a month ago Ottawa Race Weekend was so hot they had to change the start times and two weeks ago Rideau lakes Cycle Tour was so cold, windy and wet I rode in a raincoat, hat, fullContinue reading “Ironman 70.3 Mt. Tremblant 2016 Race Report”
Category Archives: 2016
Emilie’s Run 2016 Race Report
The Race This race was named in memory of Émilie Mondor, the first Canadian woman to run a sub-15:00 5K and a member of Team Canada at the 2004 Olympics. Originally from Mascouche, Quebec, she was living in Ottawa training for the marathon when she died in a car accident in the fall of 2006.Continue reading “Emilie’s Run 2016 Race Report”
Ko Chang to Siem Rep- fun with border scams!
We booked two seats in a van to get us from Ko Chang to Siem Rep. After our experience the previous day (the tour forgot to pick us up) we were a little concerned about getting picked up to go to Siem Rep. We were waiting outside the hotel when a guy showed up onContinue reading “Ko Chang to Siem Rep- fun with border scams!”
Mama, Papa in Thailand- Hat Khlong Phrao
After a morning kayak in the boats provided for free by the hotel in Bang Bao, Koh Chang we and our luggage were given a ride on a motorcycle sidecar to the main road. We waited there for a local share taxi (B300 each) to take us to Khlong Phrao which is about halfway down theContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand- Hat Khlong Phrao”
2016 Boston Marathon Race Report- Lucky number 13
Race report from the 2016 Boston Marathon
New Year’s Day the 5-Island 1 day tour AKA The mystery of the missing Island
We started 2016 with a snorkeling trip on Pern Poon Sub’s 5 island 1 day tour. When we booked the tour we specifically asked and were assured that it included a stop at Koh Wai which is supposed to be great for snorkeling. We paid B650 each for a one day trip which included pickContinue reading “New Year’s Day the 5-Island 1 day tour AKA The mystery of the missing Island”
Mama, Papa in Thailand- Bangkok Day Two.
We had visit a floating market on our to-do list. This was our last full day in town and I thought I had seen a sign about floating markets by the water bus station so we walked over to check it out. The agent was not there but there was a lady there who wasContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand- Bangkok Day Two.”
Mama, Papa in Thailand- Bangkok Part 1
We were awakened on our first morning in Bangkok by the sound of the monks singing at sunrise. We went for a brief pre-breakfast walk and discovered Wat Chana Songkhram almost across the street. Harold went onto the grounds but I did not as I was not dressed appropriately. Appropriate dress for Wats requires thatContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand- Bangkok Part 1”
Mama, Papa in Thailand- It’s a long way from Ottawa to Bangkok.
After a successful trip to Ecuador last year we decided to go back to South America. We even took Spanish lessons. Then one evening we sat down and started surfing the Internet. A couple of weeks later we booked two tickets to Bangkok. We are not expecting the Spanish to be very helpful. It’s aContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand- It’s a long way from Ottawa to Bangkok.”
Racing and Traveling over 50. 