And we're off!...Today is the first day of this "new life" that Lesley and I will be living for the next 6 months, namely living with our world in a backpack. I haven't done a big, multi-month trip since I was 20, and have never done it in such exotic locations.
Our last few days in Victoria were busy with packing, cleaning, and moving our life into the garage. I have to say I would love to live in a house that clean all the time, but man it's a lot of work. We worked right up until 1:50 on Sunday afternoon and managed to catch the 3:00 ferry.
Mother nature was kind enough to provide a last blast of a true Canadian winter, as well as a reminder why birds fly south for the winter, with howling winds and a dump of snow. I was a little too keen to try out my Brazil beach wear, but Lesley suggested we get a picture in the snow, and then thought it would be funny to lock me out!...
Anyhow, we are away. While I am excited about what lies ahead for us, I am sad to leave Victoria. I am very aware of my good fortune to be living in such a beautiful city/province/country, and working with such amazing people, both patients and fellow practitioners. Add to this the great friends and family that complete and enrich the picture of my life and you understand why leaving this is so bittersweet. Rest assured though that will be back, wiser and enriched by our experiences.
I hope you are all warm and safe as the snow flies.
Thanks for reading.
Ian
Our last few days in Victoria were busy with packing, cleaning, and moving our life into the garage. I have to say I would love to live in a house that clean all the time, but man it's a lot of work. We worked right up until 1:50 on Sunday afternoon and managed to catch the 3:00 ferry.
Mother nature was kind enough to provide a last blast of a true Canadian winter, as well as a reminder why birds fly south for the winter, with howling winds and a dump of snow. I was a little too keen to try out my Brazil beach wear, but Lesley suggested we get a picture in the snow, and then thought it would be funny to lock me out!...
Anyhow, we are away. While I am excited about what lies ahead for us, I am sad to leave Victoria. I am very aware of my good fortune to be living in such a beautiful city/province/country, and working with such amazing people, both patients and fellow practitioners. Add to this the great friends and family that complete and enrich the picture of my life and you understand why leaving this is so bittersweet. Rest assured though that will be back, wiser and enriched by our experiences.
I hope you are all warm and safe as the snow flies.
Thanks for reading.
Ian
1 comment:
Hi Ian and Leslie
Nice write up and photos. It sounds like you are having a good time.
Ian I hope you had a fabulous Birthday.
I wanted to share with you that Sean proposed to me on Christams day and we will be getting married in May. Who would have thought or guessed he would do that. Shocked the shit out of me but of course I said yes.
Anyways I will continue to follow your wonderful travels and photos.
Keep enjoying all that surrounds you both
Take Care
Jo
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