tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post4475543208694613805..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: No Mexico for us next year!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47833393076427450032016-03-30T09:59:58.089-04:002016-03-30T09:59:58.089-04:00We think motorhome swap is going to workout very w...We think motorhome swap is going to workout very well for both parties and now we can't wait for next year, even though we still have so much to look forward to this year. :-)<br /><br />Yes, we know the gas prices are more in California so we filled up the motorhome just before leaving Arizona and hopefully won't have to put any in until after we leave the state. We will have to put gas in the rental car though but that won't be much and having said that the price of gas here is still cheaper than back in Canada even with the exchange rate.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32935225934253151422016-03-29T23:39:23.540-04:002016-03-29T23:39:23.540-04:00Wow, what a deal you have with the British couple....Wow, what a deal you have with the British couple. Your plans sound wonderful.<br /><br />Our gas prices here in NorCal have jumped up to 2.40+/gal again, boo-hoo, so buy gas at Pilot or Flying J in AZ or NV. I don't shop at Safeway (lousy selection,too expensive). Grocery Outlet is kinda funky and fun; otherwise, I shop at SaveMart.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50797706012225679792016-03-29T12:38:27.884-04:002016-03-29T12:38:27.884-04:00We had a wonderful time with her. She still rememb...We had a wonderful time with her. She still remembers the time when you and Barb went out looking for a drug store to get some medicine for her that time when she got sick and still thanks you for it! :-)<br /><br />We think that she and Danielle from the caravan would work out well. They both want to travel with someone but not be tied to each other and they both want to go to the Yucatan. We are going to put them in touch with one and other, so who knows.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8058527433193992802016-03-29T12:34:52.863-04:002016-03-29T12:34:52.863-04:00Thank you Emily, I have written these names down a...Thank you Emily, I have written these names down as well so that we can check on any of these and the others mentioned above when we are out looking for cheaper food prices. We knew food prices were going to be more once we crossed the border but it was still a shock and will be even more so when we cross back into Canada.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21578735618790508602016-03-29T12:24:23.210-04:002016-03-29T12:24:23.210-04:00She definitely looks after herself, and to look at...She definitely looks after herself, and to look at her you would never guess her age! Makes me almost want to start colouring my hair again, almost! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33277179573892890122016-03-29T12:21:35.315-04:002016-03-29T12:21:35.315-04:00We are excited but it is still such a long way off...We are excited but it is still such a long way off!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56612519043804799582016-03-29T12:20:57.217-04:002016-03-29T12:20:57.217-04:00Yep, we have said the same to her! I hope she keep...Yep, we have said the same to her! I hope she keeps at it for a long time to come.<br /><br />We are sure that he will, and he will be so proud to do it too! Much better for him to do this than to sit in the sand and dust for the entire summer.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-455370710472281482016-03-29T12:19:05.525-04:002016-03-29T12:19:05.525-04:00Yes, it is definitely caters to the Mexican popula...Yes, it is definitely caters to the Mexican population here in Arizona and we love that. We can't figure out how they can charge so much less for their fruits and vegetables compared to the other stores and still have a good variety and be very fresh but we love it! Can't understand why more people don't shop there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27554306352304893472016-03-29T12:15:59.939-04:002016-03-29T12:15:59.939-04:00We think it is a great idea as well and are really...We think it is a great idea as well and are really looking forward to these future travel plans. We always think that RV travelling is a good way to go and by doing this swap it makes it even better and cheaper. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87196070888685637862016-03-29T12:13:42.617-04:002016-03-29T12:13:42.617-04:00Yes, definitely hats off to her!
I am sure he wil...Yes, definitely hats off to her!<br /><br />I am sure he will enjoy himself much more out there travelling rather than sitting parked up by the work shop for the summer.<br /><br />I think we mentioned about the swap some time last summer but it hasn't been until recently that we have firmed things up with this couple. British friends of ours that we met on our first and second RVing trip to Mexico are mutual friends of both us and the other couple and it was them that got us together for this swap. Because we trust their judgement we felt confident to do the trade with this other couple, as I am sure they feel the same way about us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46445950232582093432016-03-29T12:06:35.760-04:002016-03-29T12:06:35.760-04:00Yes he did and so did many of the people who respo...Yes he did and so did many of the people who responded to him from Algeria. Again it looks like an amazing country to visit with beautiful scenery and friendly people and is off the radar for most travellers.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67030575312937420722016-03-29T12:03:01.286-04:002016-03-29T12:03:01.286-04:00Thank you Jack, we think so too! :-)Thank you Jack, we think so too! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22206006184342075542016-03-29T12:02:16.828-04:002016-03-29T12:02:16.828-04:00We have worked out all of this already been betwee...We have worked out all of this already been between the two parties and of course the circumstances behind the breakdown. I am sure that at some point Kevin will write a post about what is involved etc, once we get back to Saskatchewan and things are a little quieter.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9538000125045546692016-03-29T11:57:39.291-04:002016-03-29T11:57:39.291-04:00We have now seen her twice since we met her in Mex...We have now seen her twice since we met her in Mexico and it is always a pleasure to spend time with her.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45976065107675034002016-03-29T11:56:17.450-04:002016-03-29T11:56:17.450-04:00Thank you Don. We went into a WINCO on our way dow...Thank you Don. We went into a WINCO on our way down thru the States last fall but the one we were in didn't have a proper food section in it. We will keep our eyes out for this one as well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55648904345342318482016-03-29T11:51:31.654-04:002016-03-29T11:51:31.654-04:00Thank you Chris, we will keep our eyes open for th...Thank you Chris, we will keep our eyes open for them.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28860750473256870062016-03-29T11:51:01.775-04:002016-03-29T11:51:01.775-04:00We totally agree with you Randy, she and others li...We totally agree with you Randy, she and others like her are definitely inspiring. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41765027419556440902016-03-29T04:19:51.970-04:002016-03-29T04:19:51.970-04:00WINCO is in AZ now also. BeckiWINCO is in AZ now also. BeckiJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665752502110125068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26382784124271695012016-03-29T03:47:37.113-04:002016-03-29T03:47:37.113-04:00Good question, Geoff. Sounds like something that s...Good question, Geoff. Sounds like something that should be agreed on up front. Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24817549849250614162016-03-28T22:57:30.357-04:002016-03-28T22:57:30.357-04:00How nice to spend some time with Renate. I admire ...How nice to spend some time with Renate. I admire her traveling solo. I hope she finds a great travel companion for her future travels. She looks terrific! Enjoy your CA adventure!Paula and Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900896525655113740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44845446840315098332016-03-28T19:49:01.091-04:002016-03-28T19:49:01.091-04:00Other reasonably priced food stores to try (if you...Other reasonably priced food stores to try (if you happen across one) are Aldi and Grocery Outlet. We've lived in Mexico too so are shocked by some of the US food prices!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81899748120702531022016-03-28T18:50:36.263-04:002016-03-28T18:50:36.263-04:00I'm 10 years younger and don't look as goo...I'm 10 years younger and don't look as good! Maybe when we finally get some full-time motorhome living under our belts, the effects of aging will roll off with the stress! You and Ruth are certainly good examples as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957769699606351020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84639473237704314372016-03-28T18:43:49.653-04:002016-03-28T18:43:49.653-04:00Of course...she does look fantastic!Of course...she does look fantastic!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53004627523862162972016-03-28T18:29:17.462-04:002016-03-28T18:29:17.462-04:00...and...very impressed by Renate's lifestyle ......and...very impressed by Renate's lifestyle and resolve. And is it ok to say she looks fantastic!? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957769699606351020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36452417432883100932016-03-28T18:26:21.019-04:002016-03-28T18:26:21.019-04:00WOW. Just wow. (Your travel plans!)WOW. Just wow. (Your travel plans!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957769699606351020noreply@blogger.com