Category Archives: Cigars

2017 Ain’t on Christmas, Christmas Dinner

Eron I both are in the healthcare field and, as an RN and a Paramedic respectively, we have been working shifts for decades. Consequently, it is very rare that we would ever be both “off” on Christmas. So, we started … Continue reading

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Culi’s Restaurant and Bar; 2nd Visit – Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico

Our last evening in Bucerias was May 4th; we chose to spend it dining at Culi’s Restaurant and Bar. We enjoyed our first visit so much that we needed to find out whether it was an one-off anomaly or it was … Continue reading

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Culi’s Restaurant and Bar – Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico

Yesterday evening, Eron I enjoyed one of the best dining experiences we have had; not just in Mexico, but anywhere. For several years, there has been a hidden gem on the Bucerias fine-dining scene. “Culi’s Restaurant & Bar” is located … Continue reading

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Wild Game Dinner at the Kingswood Pub in Richmond BC

Well, instead of waking from a restful slumber, this morning Eron and I are recovering (barely) from last night’s food-induced coma. I swear the good folks at the Kingswood Pub are trying to kill us… and their weapon of choice … Continue reading

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Whiskies, Food, and Cigars at the Tapenade Bistro in Richmond’s Historic Steveston District.

On Wednesday November 30th, 2016, I was part of an intimate group who were privileged to be able to enjoy an incredible evening of rare Scotch Whiskies, fantastic food pairings, premium cigars, and the fine company of like-minded souls at … Continue reading

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July 11: Nairobi, Kenya – Our last day in Africa

We started this morning at a much more civilized hour; we didn’t have to leave for our first stop until 10 AM… YEEAAAH! The first place we visited was the, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trusts’ Orphans’ Project (http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/). This project is … Continue reading

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July 10: Nairobi, Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park

Before leaving Diani Beach, we had discussed a possible day-safari to Lake Nakuru National Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nakuru) with Julius (JT Safaris). JT Safaris did not have anyone in the Nairobi area for July 10. However, Julius was able to arrange for an associate-company to … Continue reading

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July 3: Diani Beach, Kenya

At breakfast: we were seated by the hostess who asked if we would like coffee. We both asked for coffee with milk (hot milk, the African way). We served ourselves at the buffet, ordered and had an omelet cooked, and arrived … Continue reading

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July 2: Diani Beach, Kenya

At breakfast: we were seated by the hostess who asked if we would like coffee. We both asked for coffee with milk (hot milk, the African way). We served ourselves at the buffet, ordered and had an omelet cooked, ate … Continue reading

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June 30: Tsavo East to Diani Beach, Kenya

Similar to most facilities in the national parks, our lodge was surrounded by an electrified game fence. And by electrified, we don’t mean tickle-your-cow-electrified; theses fences have current strong enough to discourage adult Elephants! In the included image, you will see … Continue reading

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