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Count Down To Bali :: Hotel & Trip Planning

Ok, Bali is just 10 weeks away so I've started looked at a few hotels to stay at.

I've discovered that this website (Asiarooms.com) allows you to book hotel rooms for cheaper than the posted price on the actual hotel websites.

I've found some that look pretty good and are relatively cheap. In the coming weeks I'll be cross referencing them with the Bali & Lombok Lonely Planet Travel Guide. However we'll probably be booking the Aneka Hotel in Kuta Beach Bali for the first 3 days. It's just $33 a night!! But, if you're booking this hotel, book with http://www.asiarooms.com because it's cheaper** all prices are in US $, but $33 US is $33.80 CDN

Need some good Karma?

I am participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, on Sunday, October 5th and I am asking for your support for a cause that is very important to me.

Help create a future without breast cancer by making a donation today! Donating online is quick, easy and secure. Your donation will be added to the critical funds raised by the Run, and will be directed towards research, education and awareness programs.

Thank you. I appreciate your support! I'm aiming at raising $1000.00. (Any amount is cool! 5$ 10$... 100$... whatever, I'll love you forever)

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(Over $20 will get you a tax donation receipt!)

I dream of jellyfish.

I want to snorkel in Jelly Fish Lake, Palau.

I have decided that my next vacation (after Bali) will be here. I know it will cost me a ton but I just don't give a damn. You can get their from Guam or Manilla. (Flying to Honolulu to Guam or Japan to Guam / Manilla).

Bali (Indo) is BOOKED!

It's official! Charlotte, Ben Grimshaw, Luke Vallee & I will be going to Bali in October for three WHOLE weeks. Yes, you read that right THREE!

What are we going to do in Bali? Where are we going to stay? How much does it cost? I'm so excited I've been working it all out and can share it with you.

Flying from Seattle to Bali, Cheaper than Vancouver.

We got cheap tickets!!
I'll be calling to book my flight tomorrow from Seattle to Bali for October! I'm feeling really good about the price. It's going to be a long painful journey but worth the $426 per ticket we're saving! Or rather $1704 cheaper between the four of us just because we're flying from Seattle.

Indo.... here we come!

Learning to fly?!

Kids should all be enrolled in air cadets! They should!

You think I'm crazy for saying that, don't you? Well, I'm not. I'm telling you it's the most cost effective educational activity you can send your child to. For a nominal fee (thanks to donations, fundraising ect.) your child can experience things such like paint ball, camping excursions, trips to army bases, flying gliders, sports, flying lessons, social events, learn leadership skills and the benefits of good old hard work to name just a few.

Honeymoon Crashing!

I'm honeymoon crashing! It's O-F-F-I-C-I-A-L. Ben & Charlotte have okayed that Luke and I tag along for their honeymoon vacation.

Where are we going?
Denpensar, Bali!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's going to be off the hook! For 3 weeks we'll live like KINGS in Bali! Eat, drink and do whatever we want. And, all this without worrying about an absorbent price tag. Plus, we'll be sharing good company with Ben & Charlotte. No hassles, no pressure - just pure good times. Let the countdown begin. 8 MONTHS.

I choose travel for my children.

I've been thinking about having kids as of lately.

I've wondered what it would be like to take a photo of my two kids, sitting back to back under a tall tree, smiling at the camera and squinting in the sun. I think about how I'll cradle them in my arms after they fall off their first bike, training wheels away, and softly tell them they have to get back on if they want to learn to ride But mostly I've been thinking about how I can give them the most indispensable learning experience I ever had; travel.

Sun Peaks :: One more crazy weekend to go.

Next Friday at 6pm some member's of the TamEntourage are headed to Sun Peaks! Namely, Chris Coleman (CC), Charlotte, Ben and of course Luke and I. Now, I know it sounds crazy, but I've heard rumors of free accommodation! TamEntourage is kickin' it first class baby.. it might even be the four seasons and I don't think I'm wrong.

Yellow snow, champagne and a white wedding (UPDATED)

Frank Sinatra, Queen, Hot Tubs and Plunge Pools - this was a night worthy of a long, long blog. Brew Creek Bender happened this weekend. Am currently far too wiped out to blog about it. I haven't even uploaded the vids or pictures yet. Stay tuned.