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And now a few words from our travellers…
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And now a few words from our travellers…

Kirkby KirkJuly 6, 2018November 18, 20190

This trip has been great so far, visiting the empowering women and men at SawaWorld and AfriPads. To see people who do the things that …

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Traffic in Kampala
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Traffic in Kampala

Kirkby KirkJuly 5, 2018November 18, 20190

How to describe traffic in Kampala… it’s not the craziest we’ve ever seen (that would probably be Bangkok or Phnom Penh) and it’s probably not …

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Kampala to Masaka
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Kampala to Masaka

Kirkby KirkJuly 4, 2018November 18, 20190

This morning we were able to sleep in a little as it’s something of a travel day as we will be making the 3-4 hour …

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Kampala – Day 2
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Kampala – Day 2

Kirkby KirkJuly 3, 2018November 18, 20191

We were all up pretty early this morning (everyone’s still feeling the jet lag) and ready to go by the appointed time… but our driver …

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Kampala – Day 1
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Kampala – Day 1

Kirkby KirkJuly 2, 2018November 18, 20190

We all woke up fairly early this morning (to be expected when you fall asleep at 8pm and your body has no idea where it …

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Arriving in Kampala
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Arriving in Kampala

Kirkby KirkJuly 1, 2018November 18, 20190

The flight from Addis Ababa passed uneventfully and we soon found ourselves descending into Entebbe Airport – yes, for those of you old enough to …

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Toronto to Addis Ababa to Kampala
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Toronto to Addis Ababa to Kampala

Kirkby KirkJune 30, 2018November 18, 20190

We landed in Toronto pretty whacked out from the overnight flight. For some reason the plane was extraordinarily hot – so hot that even Marie …

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Departure Day Part 2
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Departure Day Part 2

Kirkby KirkJune 29, 2018November 18, 20190

We arrived at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal right on time (well most of us at least) and took advantage of their 50% off fares …

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Departure Day Morning

Kirkby KirkJune 28, 2018November 18, 20190

Wow. This is really happening. In a little less than 8 hours we’re going to be boarding the ferry to Vancouver and starting our epic …

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T-Minus 3 Days…

Kirkby KirkJune 20, 2018November 18, 20190

Whose idea was it to try and put a trip to Africa together right at the end of the school year / the start of …

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This was pretty much your standard normal first da This was pretty much your standard normal first day of travel... In fact, we can’t even really call it a day of travel... It’s more like the lead up to a real day of travel... Marie went to work for the morning and ran a couple of errands before dropping Bear off with her sister Vicki who will be looking after him for the next two weeks (thank you Vicki!). #AbercornInn #BCFerries #Transit #Travel

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Kindred Spirits Whisky Society tasting! #whisky Kindred Spirits Whisky Society tasting! #whisky
When it’s raining outside it’s a perfect day f When it’s raining outside it’s a perfect day for a Sol inside
There are definitely worse ways to spend a Saturda There are definitely worse ways to spend a Saturday night! #bunnahabhain #whisky
Tonight’s lineup of #whisky Tonight’s lineup of #whisky
New Years Eve 2019 in Playa del Carmen with @theb New Years Eve 2019  in Playa del Carmen with @thebearsden2015 and @caitlindohertyy Adios to 2018!! Feliz año nuevo to 2019
‪Third masterclass of the day is @Laphroaig with ‪Third masterclass of the day is @Laphroaig with brand ambassador @SimonBrooking who brought swag and football chants and fantastic whiskies = a terrific #VWF2019 event! ‬
Set up for our 2nd night at Porpoise Bay after spe Set up for our 2nd night at Porpoise Bay after spending the day exploring Gibsons and Sechelt. Different site, fewer kids, BBQ is working again (needed a new regulator) and Marie didn’t get stung!! but is it ever hot and smoky! #vanagon #westfalia
Wintry, snowy weather outside = ideal weather for Wintry, snowy weather outside = ideal weather for an Islay themed whisky tasting!
Morning coffee spot… probably afternoon beer spo Morning coffee spot… probably afternoon beer spot and there’s a pretty good chance it’ll be my evening whisky spot as well 😎
Definitely a nicer camping spot than last night! Definitely a nicer camping spot than last night!
Starting the day off with a Bushmills Masterclass Starting the day off with a Bushmills Masterclass at #vwf2020 #sorryliver
Couldn’t ask for a better way to wind up a great Couldn’t ask for a better way to wind up a great  birthday than a beautiful sunset paddle with @caitlindohertyy
Been a long time since I did a 21km day hike but t Been a long time since I did a 21km day hike but this one was totally worth it… Good to know there’s things in them thar hills that can still amaze… even if sometimes you feel like you’re going to die 🤦‍♂️
Delicious Chicken Saltimbocca for dinner with @the Delicious Chicken Saltimbocca for dinner with @thebearsden2015 as part of @capitaldaily ‘s community cooking show in support of United Way Victoria. Thanks to @tastingvictoria @chefeligh and @jaycekad for the terrific food and cocktail recipes. Best mid-week pandemic dinner ever!!
Second night of Victoria Whisky Fest is an #ardbeg Second night of Victoria Whisky Fest is an #ardbeg grand tasting with Andrew Ferguson
Got to spend Valentine’s Day in emergency with @ Got to spend Valentine’s Day in emergency with @thebearsden2015 after she took a tumble and broke her ankle this morning... she’s fine... thankfully... but I am concerned about who’s going to be my designated driver for the next 6 weeks 😩
Ho ho ho... Merry Christmas... Feliz Navidad... It Ho ho ho... Merry Christmas... Feliz Navidad... It’s Christmas Day in Spain! Which we celebrated by sleeping in to about 9:30am... #Christmas #FelizNavidad #Madrid #MercadosanMiguel #Spain #Travel

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This week’s whisk(e)y haul... the bottle of cask This week’s whisk(e)y haul... the bottle of cask strength Connemara was definitely the highlight - apparently BC stores can’t even order it anymore! #whiskyforaging #irishwhiskey #tullibardine #connemarawhiskey #tomatin #compassbox
We started our first full day in Cádiz off with o We started our first full day in Cádiz off with our usual healthy breakfast of yogurt, fruit and granola then headed out into the sunshine to start exploring. We’ve lucked out totally with the weather thus far and all the days have been clear blue sky days with lots of sunshine.  #Cadiz #Greattimeswithfamily #Hiddengemofacity #Travel

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QENP to Lake Bunyonyi

July 10, 2018November 18, 2019

Mexico Day 4: Christmas in Puerto Morelos

December 27, 2018November 17, 2019

Masaka

July 7, 2018November 18, 2019

Christmas in Spain 2019 – Day 2-2.5: Vancouver to Madrid

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

Bunyonyi to Kigali

July 11, 2018November 18, 2019

Tasting Notes – Cooper’s Choice 1986 Glenturret & Ardbeg Drum Committee Release

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Christmas in Spain 2019 – Day 15 & 16: Madrid – Lisbon – Newark – Vancouver – Victoria

January 15, 2020January 17, 2020

Christmas in Spain 2019 – Days 13-14: Cordoba and Madrid

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Christmas in Spain 2019 – Days 9-12: Jerez and Cordoba

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Christmas in Spain 2019 – Days 8-9: Cádiz

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020
Kirk - Christmas in Spain 2019 – Day 2-2.5: Vancouver to Madrid

Thanks Rick!

Rick - Christmas in Spain 2019 – Day 2-2.5: Vancouver to Madrid

Excellent travel log Kirk. Can’t wait for more. Enjoy, now that your there

Tobi@BarleyMania - Standouts from the 2019 Victoria Whisky Festival

Nice selection of drams!

Kirk Doherty - Mexico Day 4: Christmas in Puerto Morelos

Thank you!

the #1 Itinerary - Mexico Day 4: Christmas in Puerto Morelos

Great post 😁

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