Fortunately for me, Peru was a trip I'll never forget and it was truely a humbling experience. Unfortunately for me, I didn't get the rest that should come from a vacation (from work).

So Jess and I are heading to Los Cabos tomorrow.


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Week 2...Cusco and Machu PicchuAfter our week long eye-care mission, Jess and I bid farewell to the volunteer group and went on our own way and flew to Cusco and embark on a 4 day trek to Machu Picchu. Again, it was an experience I'll never forget, but this time, I'll never backpack like this ever again. Living in shanty hostels, no toilet seats ( Read more... )

Sorry for the late posting of pictures. Been extremely busy with the renos and it's finally complete! We're just finishing up with getting the last pieces of furniture. Will post pix of the new digs shortly. In the meantime....here's Peru...

Week 1: Lima Eye Care MissionAs much as I was looking forward to going to Machu Picchu, this ( Read more... )

The time has finally arrived. It's 1215am, and I'm just finishing up with packing my stuff. Off to Peru for two weeks! Can't wait to help the little kids see better...Will post pix when we get back ( Read more... )

After a year of spending time and energy going to many open houses and constant searching for houses online ( Read more... )

We have officially booked our big trip for the year.


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Just got back from our trip from HK, Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto) and Bali. I'll have the pix up when I get over this jet lag! For me, it was a total food trip. Experiences include eating chicken tartare (raw), eating the most freshest nigiri sushi you can eat at the Tsijiki fish market and sucking on endless amounts of soba, udon and ramen ( Read more... )

...we're heading to SF and Napa from Oct 9-12.

Then off to Asia for 3 weeks from Oct 23 to Nov 15...and then off to Winnipeg in Dec and maybe Vegas for NYE.

Can't WAIT!!! Wonder how my boss will feel taking most of my vacation time in 3 months? Most importantly, how will my staff take it?

...is fast and stressful!

Anyone has $1 million in their back pocket that they can lend to me until I die?

To be continued.....