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Monthly Archives June 2009

Yelkaye.net??

I started this website before realizing that it would become a travel blog. I am starting to think that if I want to gain readers, that it might be worthwhile having a domain name that is more related to the subject matter.
The term “yel kaye” means a lot to me, but not much to [...]

Posted 07 June 2009 † Caitlin § Misc. ‡ Comments (7) °

What I DON’T pack for traveling

Since I always get travel gadgets from Mountain Equipment Co-op for my birthday, I thought I would use the next few posts to write about the gizmos I like to take traveling with me.
But first, here are things that I do not, I repeat do not like to pack. Note: I have taken all [...]

Posted 07 June 2009 † Caitlin § Travel § What to pack ‡ Comments (0) °

The pre-travel routine

People keep on asking me: “How do you feel about leaving Ottawa so soon?”
There was a time that I’d get really choked up when I left home or moved. A time when setting out to places unfamiliar was emotionally upsetting and draining.
Now it feels like par for the course. In fact, I’m feeling content [...]

Posted 04 June 2009 † Caitlin § Travel § What to pack ‡ Comments (1) °

Modesty & Traveling

The other day I tried on a dress in front of my roommate.
“Wow, that looks great on you!” she said.
“Yeah, but I’m only interested in any clothes I that I would wear in Central America. This is too revealing… you can see half my boobs.”
“Yeah, but it looks hot! Take it anyways!”
I know [...]

Posted 02 June 2009 † Caitlin § Travel § What to pack § Women Travelers ‡ Comments (6) °