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Day 21, March 29 - Last Day & the Flight Home to Vancouver with Surprise Ending

*NOTE* Apologies for this extremely late entry. It's been just about 2 months since we got back and I'm only just finding the time to do this now. I moved to a new place and life got in the way.... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 20, March 28 - Last Day in Cebu, Fly back to Manila

Last day in Paradise. I can't stand it. I don't want to leave. But all good things come to an end. Whoever coined that phrase needs to be punished. I don't want this visit to end. I loved being in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 19, March 27 - Pool & Beach Day #2

Today was a repeat of what happened yesterday, except this time we also went out on a 2 person kayak on the ocean. We had planned to go shopping for souvenirs today but decided to move that little shopping expedition... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 18, March 26 - Pool Day at the Sheraton Mactan, Cebu

Today was a beautiful sunny day that allowed us the most wonderful day to just relax and sit back by the pool. The pool at this resort is lovely, with 3 levels so you can choose which one to relax... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 17, March 25 - Travel to Cebu

We flew to Cebu today. The day started off once again with the delicious buffet breakfast offered daily at our hotel. Everyday, they feature a soup with breakfast and today they had beef misua! I have not tasted this soup... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 16, March 24 - The Tiangge, Francis Libiran Store Front and Corazon Restaurant

Today is Tiangge day! I have been looking forward to this for so long. What is a tiangge? A tiangge consists of a large number of stalls which sell clothes, shoes, toys, bags, home items, decorations, souvenirs -- you name... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 15, March 23 - Francis Libiran Atelier & Family Reunion

I was up early today. I wanted to check out the gym in the hotel in the hopes it was a good one, with treadmills and equipment I can use and a nice free weight section. Well....it did not disappoint.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 14, March 22 - Arrive in Manila, Philippines!

Today we travelled to Manila. This was the long awaited day of this trip -- for me anyway! I have been waiting to visit the Philippines again for so many years. Raising young kids had prevented us from doing this.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 13, March 21 - Universal Studios Osaka

Today is our final full day in Osaka. Tomorrow we leave for Manila, Philippines traveling out of Kansai International Airport. We are going to Universal Studios, Osaka today. I know this will be an all day thing, with lots of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 12, March 20 - Travel to Osaka, the Namba Walk and Dotonbori

Today was another travel day. We are traveling from Kyoto to Osaka, which is the last place in Japan we will be visiting. It will be a short visit, just 2 days and tomorrow will be a full day at... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 11, March 19 - Nara Deer Park

Today was a relatively easy day compared to past days. We didn't have to leave our hotel till shortly past 8 to head to Nara. The plan was to visit Nara Deer Park. We took the train to Kyoto Station... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 10, March 18 - the Bamboo Forest and Gion District

Today was yet another early start for us. We were up by 5:20 AM. I set my alarm for 5:10 and snoozed it once, then got up at 5:20. Yesterday was an early start as well. It seems counter intuitive... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 9, March 17 - Fushimi-Inari Shrine and Nishiki Market in Kyoto

Today is Shrine & Market day. I am going to brave Inari mountain and climb it. This is where the Fushimi Inari Shrine is situated so the plan is to try and get to the top. It's doable. If you... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 8, March 16 - Shinkansen Travel Day to Kyoto

Today we say goodbye to Tokyo and continue our journey onto Kyoto. The day started early for all of us as we did the final packing. Our large luggage had already been sent off to our hotel in Kyoto via... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 7, March 15 -Tsukiji and Shinjuku

Here we are on Day 7 of our Asia trip -- May 14, 2024. Today started with a final laundry and repack. Our hotel the Mimaru Tokyo Station East has laundry facilities allowing us to wash ($3 including detergent already)... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 6, March 14 - Shibuya and Harajuku

Here we are at day 6 of our Asia trip. I can't believe the days are flying by. This is our last day in Tokyo. We leave tomorrow for Kyoto....Tokyo has been wonderful and I don't want to leave! Day... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 5, March 13 - Asakusa

Day 5 was spent in Asakusa. This is a district in Taito, Tokyo. It is a waterfront town and sits along the Sumida River. While known for its street food, we visited primarily to see Sensoji Temple. This Buddhist Temple... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 4, March 12 - Harry Potter Studio Tour and teamLab Borderless TOKYO, Azabudai Hills

Today was a super full day of fun -- starting with wizardry and wonder and culminating with high tech digital artistry. We knew it was going to be a long day, but we also knew that we would be seeing... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 3, March 11 - Akihabara and Ginza Part 2

Last night I went to bed with the notion that today would be a semi-rest day. Yesterday was packed, and we walked so much. My feet were on fire. So I thought today we would take it a bit easy.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 2, March 10 - Ueno Zoo & Gardens, Uniqlo Flagship and Shopping at Ginza

Today started at 3 AM for all of us! Jetlag has kicked in and we were all up in the middle of the night. Any plans to go back to try and sleep some more were torpedoed as little Ms.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Day 1, March 9 - Travel Day, Depart Vancouver, BC and arrive in Tokyo, Japan

Got up bright and early this morning, made myself a half white and enjoyed it quietly while Alyssa was still asleep. I knew today was going to be busy so the quiet stillness of that precious 15 minutes sitting alone... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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T - 1 day to the Holiday of a Lifetime

Tomorrow at this time I will be 35,000 feet in the air flying over the Pacific Ocean (or thereabouts). I will be travelling to Japan and the Philippines and am so excited to share my adventure with you! I do... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2024 at A Colourful Life

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Happy Birthday Mom

I have to apologize for the long absence.... many things happening in my life, been busy and some changes, but all good. Life is good and my birthday is coming soon -- another year to celebrate and be thankful for... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2023 at A Colourful Life

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Timeless Arrangements

Today I made some cards using the Timeless Arrangements bundle. This bundle consists of a 26 piece photopolymer stamp set and matching dies. I tend to gravitate toward polymer sets because of the ease of placement of images and text.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2023 at A Colourful Life

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Sweet Gingerbread Belly Band Card

Hi all! How is everyone doing? It is cooler here now in Vancouver, B.C. Summer is kind of over..... the mornings and evenings are definitely colder but the days are still summer-ISH. We are enjoying what some call HOTAUMN! We... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2022 at A Colourful Life

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