Sept 7th I fly home to Canada...to stay.
It has all felt right, making the decision, booking my flight home. I do feel as though a part of me will always remain in England, as much of my young adult growing up has occurred here.
I don't quite know what the plan is, moving home, but I am confident I will figure it out and things will work out as they are meant to work out.
I have spent the past week with Catherine and family, helping out with babbas and getting started on their move into their new house. We had a productive weekend I think, painting and doing a bit of landscaping.
Read on Toronto Star this morning that Goderich, Ontario was hit badly by a tornado and are now in a state of emergency. Thinking about them, and hoping everyone's friends and family are safe there.
Also, got word that a family friend's son and girlfriend were in a bad chain reaction car incident last night. They are okay, a bit sore, but most importantly, okay.
Hoping the week gets better as we go!
Much love. xo
Monday, August 22, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
2 weeks...2 long
Hello...
Well, it has been over 2 weeks now since my last entry...although it feels MUCH longer than that!!
My parents made it over to England on July 31st and we had a great 2 weeks together traveling up to Yorkshire first. We stayed with a lovely friend of Amanda's who has a B&B in a sweet little village called Crayke. We were there for 4 days, along with Amanda and her 2 kids. It was so great to see all of them, we had a great time! Also got to catch up with Amanda's parents, Norman and Noreen, and other cousins.
Chillin in Hyde Park
Having a drink at Nettie's
Dad and Norman having a chat
Amanda, Noreen, Benji and Sabi
Ma and I in Easingwold
From there, we traveled to Wales, specifically North Wales in Snowdonia National Park. It was magnificant. Words cannot describe how beautiful Wales is. It left my dad speechless at times, which is saying something! We spent 2 full days sightseeing, but it was DEFINITELY not long enough. I kept saying I would love to have a summer cottage there...who knows what the future will hold!
B&B in Betws-y-Coed, Wales
Dad atop Snowdon
We stumbled upon a Keep
We spent the last week in Oxford and Wimbledon...far away from all the riots, thank goodness. It was great to show my parents all around England and North Wales...and share bits of my life with them over here.
I was able to connect with my cousin Monika who was over visiting London last week. We had a great catch up and was cool to see her over here.
Will likely be updating you all on official plans in the next few days....
Am staying with Catherine and Gareth until I depart for my trip on August 26th. Will be nice to get lots of time in with them....as (sniff) it is looking inevitable that I am going home early Sept.
Much love. xo
Well, it has been over 2 weeks now since my last entry...although it feels MUCH longer than that!!
My parents made it over to England on July 31st and we had a great 2 weeks together traveling up to Yorkshire first. We stayed with a lovely friend of Amanda's who has a B&B in a sweet little village called Crayke. We were there for 4 days, along with Amanda and her 2 kids. It was so great to see all of them, we had a great time! Also got to catch up with Amanda's parents, Norman and Noreen, and other cousins.
Chillin in Hyde Park
Having a drink at Nettie's
Dad and Norman having a chat
Amanda, Noreen, Benji and Sabi
Ma and I in Easingwold
From there, we traveled to Wales, specifically North Wales in Snowdonia National Park. It was magnificant. Words cannot describe how beautiful Wales is. It left my dad speechless at times, which is saying something! We spent 2 full days sightseeing, but it was DEFINITELY not long enough. I kept saying I would love to have a summer cottage there...who knows what the future will hold!
B&B in Betws-y-Coed, Wales
Dad atop Snowdon
We stumbled upon a Keep
We spent the last week in Oxford and Wimbledon...far away from all the riots, thank goodness. It was great to show my parents all around England and North Wales...and share bits of my life with them over here.
I was able to connect with my cousin Monika who was over visiting London last week. We had a great catch up and was cool to see her over here.
Will likely be updating you all on official plans in the next few days....
Am staying with Catherine and Gareth until I depart for my trip on August 26th. Will be nice to get lots of time in with them....as (sniff) it is looking inevitable that I am going home early Sept.
Much love. xo
