Here you guys are going to all these warm tropical destinations, and what do I do for a winter holiday? Go to Saskatchewan to look for funny t-shirts...
American Samoa/Samoa are on our bucket list for sure. There's a National Park in American Samoa that is part of the Hawaiian Islands Parks chain (jurisdictional) and if I can hit that I'll have been to all of the National Parks and Monuments in Hawaii.When you live in SW France it's basically a holiday all year.
Currently best time of year to visit New Zealand imo, tail end of summer so all the schools and unis are back but the weather should be nice and settled. Shame I can only get back in winter time but we can hit 40 here in July-August now so it's nice to escape home every other year. Would love to add on Samoa to my next trip too.
American Samoa/Samoa are on our bucket list for sure. There's a National Park in American Samoa that is part of the Hawaiian Islands Parks chain (jurisdictional) and if I can hit that I'll have been to all of the National Parks and Monuments in Hawaii.
We're looking at flying to Australia and then taking a repositioning cruise back to Hawaii. Gentler adjustment to the time change and if we plan it well, we'd hit at least something in Samoa and potential stops in Fiji, Tahiti and 3-4 stops on New Zealand. It's just a little taste, none of it doing justice to any location but some indication of whether a return is warranted or not. South Pacific is oddly expensive to get to from the middle of Canaduh.
American Samoa/Samoa are on our bucket list for sure. There's a National Park in American Samoa that is part of the Hawaiian Islands Parks chain (jurisdictional) and if I can hit that I'll have been to all of the National Parks and Monuments in Hawaii.
We're looking at flying to Australia and then taking a repositioning cruise back to Hawaii. Gentler adjustment to the time change and if we plan it well, we'd hit at least something in Samoa and potential stops in Fiji, Tahiti and 3-4 stops on New Zealand. It's just a little taste, none of it doing justice to any location but some indication of whether a return is warranted or not. South Pacific is oddly expensive to get to from the middle of Canaduh.
Sounds awesome, definitely a good idea to get a taste of where you might like to come back to. I grew up in Auckland so already immersed in a bunch of Pacific cultures from neighbours and schoolmates. I've done Rarotonga, Tahiti/Moorea and Fiji, loved them all. In all three we did a mix of staying with or renting accommodation from family or friends, as well as two smaller resorts in Fiji. For us it was a great balance between tourist mode and living like locals.
Hawaii doesn't quite have the same appeal. I think if I'm gonna spend USD, I'll see more of the mainland first.
I can also get low cost flights to Montreal or Toronto so praying that next year's away games fall during vacation time and I can see the Jets again. Winnipeg itself is a stretch because I think I'd pay the same again just to get there.
Kiwi you have such a nomad lifestyle it’s quite appealing (spell checks to make sure there was no appalling auto correct).Your craziest adventure still has to be the Canadian prairies in the dead ass of winter . Locals spend big money to escape it and you signed up for the “if my vehicle breaks down I freeze to death” tour T shirt. It still puts a smile on my face thinking of that trip but mostly your positive attitude about it.
HFBoards Jets is better off for it but that’s kind of the enduring, ongoing, hazing ritual, lute bag prize you got for the winter tour. Yea you escaped alive but your thank you prize is your new cell mate uncle Sip and his neurotic band of loonie brothers and sisters.
We don't know yet. I should know better than to look at social media for, well, anything. But the information is ever confusing. Most Hawaiians fall into one of two camps - they either accept tourists or loathe them. The Islands need the tourist dollars but the impact on the locals is massive. I fully recognize I'm Haole in their eyes, but we are respectful and cautious always.Buggs what volunteer work might you tackle in Hawaii? Is it to do with the Fires still.
Rented a farmhouse for a week in Gaillac several years ago. Truly fantastic part of the world.When you live in SW France it's basically a holiday all year.
I've had this issue.....in 2024 you'd think they could figure this out.Heading to California shortly. Not sure I can watch the Jets because ESPN+ won't accept my USD Canadian Credit Card as payment.
Coming back home in June. Week trip out to the Okanagan to see some friends and the rest of the in Peg City catching up with people and resting, maybe a few days out at Winnipeg Beach or Grand Beach. I really miss the lakes.
Can't wait!
The south shore of Lake Winnipeg has the nicest beaches.Grand Beach is my favorite.
It's too bad the trains no longer run there.
Nhlwebcast anywhereHeading to California shortly. Not sure I can watch the Jets because ESPN+ won't accept my USD Canadian Credit Card as payment.
Wait and see what 300 million litres of raw sewage and chemicals do compliments from the City of WinnipegThe south shore of Lake Winnipeg has the nicest beaches.
You can only get there by boat.
If it's a south wind, not much.Nhlwebcast anywhere
Wait and see what 300 million litres of raw sewage and chemicals do compliments from the City of Winnipeg
Fish-centric comment:
- Watched a couple of massive tarpon hanging out near the jetty, proximal to our condo... and these are some impressive fish - they resemble a water borne ICBMs - some around 5 feet in length.
Fantastic country. I’ve yet to see the Basque country.Awesome @imec
Ronda and Andalusia in general on the Spain list but still haven't made it there. I keep going to the Basque Country instead whenever I can squeeze it in. I'm making good friends there and am even starting to pick up the language so really trying to make the most of it. It also looks a lot like New Zealand which helps!