I’m making the final preparations to begin my journey. It’s been daunting getting all of my affairs in order for this one, with some lingering details requiring my presence in Canada. But, those are taken care of, and Friday we journey off.
To say that 2014 has been a rough year doesn’t quite capture things. In a 3 month span I lost a young friend, my Father, two beloved household cats, and then my Mother. Apart from the aging kitties, these were all unexpected loses. Wow, how to shatter your universe… In these entries I may diverge from the travel at times to discuss some of what is going through my mind, and if personal details make you
uncomfortable, take heed! For now though, I am filled with some hope that I will find my way to some brighter days with my travels.
I have forged on with my beloved new orphaned pet The Pooh, and learned how much you really can love another being. He has been at my side through Hell and back, and it is with great emotion that I hand him to my sister Margaret to take care of for my travel time. He is in the best hands with her, and they will have a blast!
To begin the adventure, The Pooh and I will be driving from Vancouver to Calgary, as the little doggy may not do so well on a flight. This will be his fourth drive through the rocky mountains! He loves to drive, eat snow and have a good time, so it will be a fun send off for us :).
Stay tuned for the Calgary post, the winter time awaits!