Category Archives: photos

Cuba: Cienfuegos

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

After checking out of our resort, we headed South to the city of Cienfuegos, on the Caribbean coast. We took the Viazul bus, which turned out to be clean, comfortable, and reasonably cheap. It was a pleasant drive, taking us … Continue reading →

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Daytripper: La Habana

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

We’d already decided to head South after our week in the resort, making the compulsory visit to Habana / Havana easiest to accomplish as a day trip West from Varadero. A couple of friends who’d been to Varadero before had … Continue reading →

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I think Morgan likes her present!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

She just needs to grow into it.

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Cuba: beach days

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve never done the all-inclusive thing before, and when we first began to plan this trip, I wasn’t planning to start. But it turned out that a package of one week’s 5-star* all-inclusive accommodation plus direct charter flight from Vancouver … Continue reading →

Posted in kayaking, photos, silliness, travel | 15 Comments

Caught by the fuzz

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Is it just me, or are animal paw pads just the cutest thing ever? From big scary beasts* to my own two kitties, those pads are just adorable! Saba has the fuzziest paws I’ve ever seen on a cat. Front: … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Pet Peeve: common garden variety

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s a beautiful day today. After days of rain the sun is shining on the snow-capped mountains, and the trees are resplendent in yellows, oranges, and reds. So are the roads. Yup, the leaves are falling and winter is on … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, gardening, nature, photos, plagues, rants, silliness, Vancouver | 17 Comments

Ink

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve wanted a tattoo for, ooh, about ten years. Not just any old tattoo, though – one that means something to me, that commemorates a specific event. Initially, I decided that I’d get one when I got my PhD. But … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Canada, personal, photos, UK | 38 Comments

BRING IT ON!!!!!

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The pre-season Flames tickets are part of my birthday gift to Mr E Man; he’ll probably take his BFF. But I’m going to the Blues game for sure!

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Supersize me!

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s that time of year again. Mid-August to mid-October is Big Canadian Grants time and, as usual, I’m feeling the pressure of deadlines and red tape. I usually respond by increasing the number of cups of tea I drink each … Continue reading →

Posted in food glorious food, grant wrangling, photos, silliness | 13 Comments

Canadian Immigration: Part III

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(This is a series of posts detailing my personal journey from work permit to Canadian citizenship. I’ve included as many details as I can remember. If you found this post using an internet search for Canadian immigration, or if you … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, Canada, photos, politics, silliness | 19 Comments