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Sparkling-Hill-Resort

Sparkling Hill Resort

On November 26, 2015January 8, 2017 By GeoKsIn British Columbia2 Comments

I'm just back from Sparkling Hill Resort where I enjoyed a few fantastic days. It was a girls' getaway, with my mom, sister and sister-in-law, all organized by my SIL (which, by the way, also stands for strong independent lady - a description that definitely applies). She booked two rooms for two nights. The package …

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Boat Watching in Nassau

On November 16, 2015January 8, 2017 By GeoKsIn Bahamas7 Comments

I think Otis Redding has been my muse for this trip. Warning: potential ear worm alert... Sittin' in the morning sun I'll be sittin' when the evening comes Watching the ships roll in Then I watch them roll away again, yeah Okay, it hasn't exactly been sunny, but I have seen cruise ships roll in and …

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Fort-Charlotte

Exploring Nassau’s Forts

On November 15, 2015January 8, 2017 By GeoKsIn BahamasLeave a comment

We tend to go off the beaten path when traveling and Mrs. GeoKs' short trip to Nassau (Bahamas) was no exception. While there were plenty of tourists at Fort Fincastle, she had the much larger Fort Charlotte almost to herself.

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Out and About in New York City

On November 16, 2014January 8, 2017 By GeoKsIn United StatesLeave a comment

We packed a lot into three days in New York City: a Big Apple Greeter welcome to New York City, an afternoon in Central Park, a morning at PhotoExpo Plus 2014 and a stroll along the High Line. During our whirlwind stay we also saw two shows, enjoyed some fabulous meals, did a little shopping …

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NYC High Line

On November 16, 2014January 8, 2017 By GeoKsIn United States1 Comment

I needed a nature break after spending a few hours on the crowded floor of PhotoPlus Expo. On the strength of a neighbour's recommendation, we headed south from the Javits Center to New York's elevated urban park, the High Line. We began our exploration at the north end, along the recently completed High Line at …

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