julia Hi claire that beach looks very exotic and lovely,bet you appreciated the break after working so hard.Also probably a relief to get back to normal toilet facilities and a bit of home comforts.Your time there has passed really quickly. safe journey home ,whats the next adventure? we have just had mothers day and went to Birmingham to see the Cirque de soleil good show. Lots love Julia

leanne Congratulations Claire on another adventure of a lifetime. Can't wait to talk to you.

Sharon Hi Claire, just talked to the birthday boy - missing you and...food? what an adventure - and one that is doing good to boot. Doesn't get any better than that. All well here - Karen was feeling pretty good so we went to see a movie last night - she is back to chemo tomorrow - it has been pretty brutal so far. Thinking of you. Keep safe. Sharon

Jack Burns Another chinook blew in late last week and it's tougher to get around on snowshoes. Snow's melting and it's time to shovel some s*** in the yard. The dog found a deer carcass in the ravine down the street. Coyotes must have got it. After reading your blog, things seem a little more trivial here. Am running out of frozen pizzas but otherwise doing fine. Miss you, Jack

julia Hi Claire glad its going well sounds really busy but very rewarding it makes you feel thankful for what we have access to, but probably envious of the more simple life. I thought you were the double jointed member of the family remember you pulling thumbs in many different directions so the dances not too much of a challenge then. The food sounds basic so what with that and lots of work to do, good conditions to drop a few pounds can i come?Have you taken any more pictures would be good to see where you are.Great to read of your adventures good you can get access to computer lots love Julia xxxxxxxxxxxx

leanne Should get to plus 6 here today! Could you a little of your heat (not all though). I'm on holiday this week yiiippee!! Busy getting ready for April trip to B.C. Might make Calgary one of these times. Don't eat anything if its still moving (save that for Jack). Think of you always. I'm out to clean up the barnyard in my backyard, oh joy! Luv Ya. Leanne

julia hi Claire how long before you get to your work base and how many in your group, what are they like.Do you know how long your working day will be?35 degrees is hot is it humid too.Lots questions LOL. We are doing second round of visits for lindsay university choices and matt choosing his GCSE choices for next year.Work is still mad. have had to have root canal done and crown fitted it is so clever and pleased that I am not going to be a toothless crone I did a week of that very cringing but too tight to pay for a plate. Julia xxx

Jack Burns Good luck with the KIA assigment! You're about 60oC hotter than back home. It's been up to +10 and then back down to -30oC with windchill here in Calgary. Bit too cold to check traplines, so, seeing as how you're away, I checked out an audio store for one of those new-fangled home theatre system. Sales guy sold me on a 10.3 system which comes with 10 speakers and 3 subwoofers. Sweet! Watched Nanook of the North with the dogs and got all our huskies howling for the Arctic! If we paint the speaker wires the same colour as the log cabin walls, they'll blend in great.

julia Hi Claire glad your tum better.It just sounds exotic eating fresh caught squid and having it cooked right in front of you,have you seen any James Bond looky likey!That would just put icing on the cake.Remember sarah saying the food was great and generally cheap.Great to read your blog have given ginny the connection so mum can follow your travels too.love julia xxxxxxxxxx

leanne So, all this site seeing, when and where are you actually "working"?

Jack Burns March 1 Chinook blew in and it's popped up above zero here in Calgary. Incredible weather for tracking up the ravines on snowshoes with the dog. Found a deer head frozen in the creek bed. Coyotes must have got it in the fall. Will make a good stew. Fond regards, Jack

julia Hi Claire souinds an eventful few days lots to see, hope the runs stop and you rammed that suitcase .Why were you looking for a tailors in the dark?It must be good to be in hot weather escape the cold of home weather here is getting milder.will keep posted on your travels

leanne Wow girl, you travel fast! I wondered why I couldn't reach you in Calgary. I thought you were leaving in March. Life in Barrie is just about as frosty as Jack says it is in Calgary. Can't wait to hear your stories!

Jack Burns Feb 25 Still at minus 20oC and snowing. Set some traps for mink a few days ago down by the river. Caught some neighbourhood cats that I traded for shanghai noodles and ginger beef at the local chinese restaurant. Play dumb when you get back and our neighbour says her cat disappeared in a snow storm. Jack

Jack Burns Hi, Claire, Hope things are going well and you've adjusted from frozen Alberta to hot muggy chaos. How is Pnom Phenh? Not sure if this message board works? This is the second message I've left and nothing is showing. It's been snowing and going down to minus 20oC in Calgary. Took the dog out for a walk. Nose drips turn to ice pellets before they hit the ground. Miss you, Jack