When we booked our trip to Ecuador in July, the idea was to visit a relatively inexpensive country for a change. And, we did get a great deal on the airfare, at $535 CAD ($410 USD) each, round trip from Ottawa.
I mentioned at the time that we were thinking of taking an intensive Spanish course while there, but we've decided against that. It would simply take up too much time that could be better spent exploring!
Wells, England.
Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, England.
Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Not sure yet!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Yeehaw, our camera is back!
On September 9th, we approved the quoted $345 CAD ($260 USD) cost to repair our damaged Nikon P900 camera at the Nikon Service Center in Toronto.
They have an online portal where you can check the status of the repair. I had been checking it regularly, and under "Status" it still said "Shop". Last Friday, the status was changed to "Approved".
They have an online portal where you can check the status of the repair. I had been checking it regularly, and under "Status" it still said "Shop". Last Friday, the status was changed to "Approved".
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Reflecting on our Australia RV trip
Well, it's already been almost a month since we left Australia! And while it's still fairly fresh in our minds, we wanted to go over the trip with you and tell you what we might have done different if we were to do it again.
So here's the good and the bad... but mostly good!
So here's the good and the bad... but mostly good!
Monday, September 16, 2019
Thanks for sticking with us!
Back at the beginning of May, we began testing out a new advertising partner for this blog. At the time, most of the response was positive. The ads were kind of overwhelming though... and because you were so used to the clean look that I had given the blog without the advertising it was a bit of a shock at the time.
So now, four months have passed and I thought you deserved an update.
So now, four months have passed and I thought you deserved an update.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Yesterday, we stopped in to see the house we used to own
September is probably the best time of year to be in eastern Ontario, Canada. Daytime high temperatures tend to hover between 18C to 25C (64F to 77F).
The mosquitoes and black flies that are common in this area during the summer are pretty much gone. And the kids are back in school.
The mosquitoes and black flies that are common in this area during the summer are pretty much gone. And the kids are back in school.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Two years without a car
It has now been two full years since we sold the little blue car. At first, it was odd not to own a car. But with our nomadic lifestyle, it was difficult to work out the logistics of where to store it when we are not in Canada, and of course there was still repair and maintenance and insurance costs to worry about.
Normally, I am pretty good at finding a reasonably priced car rental deal for our time in Canada. This time, nothing great ever came along... sometimes the deals just don't exist!
Normally, I am pretty good at finding a reasonably priced car rental deal for our time in Canada. This time, nothing great ever came along... sometimes the deals just don't exist!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The calendar is filling up!
We've been here for two weeks now, and have just over one month to go. Time is going by quickly though, and the calendar is filling up.
Had an old friend over for dinner last night. My accountant from my collision repair shop days. He's 99% retired now, but we still try to see him every couple of years.
Had an old friend over for dinner last night. My accountant from my collision repair shop days. He's 99% retired now, but we still try to see him every couple of years.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Absolutely no regrets
Yesterday, while I was outside cutting the grass here at Ruth's father's house, I was reminded that I do not for a minute miss owing a house and all the associated work and expense. Some people find it enjoyable... every time Ruth and I see a property with a big lawn, we say "they must really like cutting grass!"
And while it is good exercise... I would rather be out hiking somewhere!
And while it is good exercise... I would rather be out hiking somewhere!
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Out for lunch!
Yesterday we were invited for lunch with Kimberly, a friend who lived near Ruth's father's place here in Galetta.
A couple of years ago, we spoke to Kimberly in depth about our RV lifestyle because she thought she might be interested in doing the same thing. But she ended up taking a different path.
A couple of years ago, we spoke to Kimberly in depth about our RV lifestyle because she thought she might be interested in doing the same thing. But she ended up taking a different path.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Making some progress
Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions regarding what to do with our Nikon camera situation.
For now, we have decided to allow the new camera to be delivered. We have 30 days that we can send it back if we choose to, plus it gives us some time to test the repaired one to make sure that it is working properly. Hopefully the repaired one will show up towards the end of this week. I have read that the Nikon Service Center is fairly efficient, so I guess we will see.
For now, we have decided to allow the new camera to be delivered. We have 30 days that we can send it back if we choose to, plus it gives us some time to test the repaired one to make sure that it is working properly. Hopefully the repaired one will show up towards the end of this week. I have read that the Nikon Service Center is fairly efficient, so I guess we will see.
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