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Visitors from Canada and the USA who plan to stay in Spain longer than a short vacation may find our practical tips helpful for handling everyday needs while living here. Phones, Cash, TV, Amazon, Mail, Walmart, Groceries, Meat, Cheese, Butter, Coffee, Relish Need Solution Phones Three approaches. I switched my main Canadian Phone plan to […]
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We enjoyed Spain’s Carnival parade, in Malaga yesterday. It’s a total fanfare of colour and extreme showgirl fashion, that extends down to the 5 year old kids as well as males and also to everyday people watching the parade. After experiencing it, the following AI summary helped me understand its origins. Lots of photos in […]
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We’ve grown to truly appreciate the beauty and intensity of Flamenco dancing during our time in Spain. It’s impossible not to be swept up in the swirl of vibrant dresses, the dramatic lift of a skirt, and the expressive movements of the dancers. Their footwork pounds out a fierce rhythm, punctuated by the sharp click […]
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UPDATE for 2026: We are returning again for three months. Followed by a month in Albania. The Costa del Sol region, with its perpetual sunshine, has captured our hearts, and we’ve made it an integral part of our annual Snowbird retirement journey. Our initial visit in 2022 was sparked by a touch of whimsy, reminiscing […]
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This article provides a few behind the scenes insights to a large commercial TV and FM radio tower in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our ham Amateur Radio club (HARC) has one of it’s repeaters (VE1HNS) located in the CBC Radio / TV site on Geizers hill, on Washmill Lake Drive, Halifax. Maintenance on the club repeater […]
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Meshtastic radios are designed to send messages where there is no internet or cell phone service – like on a remote mountain trail, or underground subway train, on open water, extensive farm fields or travelling in another country. It is even possible to get basic internet based information from the internet, if one of the […]
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Experiencing the vibrant Hindu Chariot Parade in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was truly a delight. In retirement, I find myself embracing spontaneous cultural events and taking the time to explore their deep-rooted traditions. The Ratha Yatra Chariot Parade (Wikipedia), a celebration that dates back over 5,500 years, was a mesmerizing display of devotion and joy. A […]
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One of the most fascinating experiences from our snowbird travels in Turkey was exploring the Underground City of Saratlı Kırkgöz, near Cappadocia. The resemblance to the cave-like homes in The Flintstones is undeniable. Among the 36 known subterranean cities in the region, some extend up to eight stories deep and span as much as eight […]
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We explored the castle of my dreams, while on an extended layover in the UK, when returning from our European snowbird excursions. It has all the important elements including massive stone walls protecting an impenetrable tower keep on a prominent cliff, surrounded by a natural river moat. Of course it has a dungeon, and Great […]
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During our Snowbird retirement, we embarked on a captivating 14-day journey through Turkey, tracing a loop from Istanbul to Cappadocia after reaching the 90-day limit in the European Schengen zone. This adventure offered fascinating glimpses into the opulent lives of the Ottoman Sultans, from their lavish palace harem rooms to the contrast between sprawling modern […]
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