The End

When we arrived at the airport in Vancouver I was in tears to see my best friends Kathy and Dan and my brother Mark. I couldn't have asked for a better home coming present than to have them there to welcome me with open arms.

Now that I've been home a couple of days, it still feels a little strange, but at the same time almost like I never left. As I sit here in my living room, everything that I've done, everything that I've seen, and everyone that I've met almost seems like a dream. That dream soon turns into the fondest of memories as I go through my photos to remind me of my journey this past year. From L.A. to Australia to New Zealand, Thailand and Fiji... I've added a few of my favourite moments to this final post as they remind me of only a few of the many good times I've had.

When I think back to all the things I've accomplished, I feel so blessed that I was provided with the opportunity to take this year and run with it. I've learned not only how to drive on the wrong side of the road, but how to drive a stick shift (Siobhan, I know you loved that!!!), I've learned how to salsa dance, how to scuba dive, I've learned about patience... and oh how important that is when you're travelling! I've also learned that if you're open to meeting new people, you could find yourself making some really great friends.

So as I close this chapter in my life, I look forward to the next season of adventures. I have many things to look forward to already this next year, including a white Christmas at Big White, friends coming to visit, turning 30, a trip to Ireland next summer, being a bridesmaid for my friend Kathy's wedding, and who knows... maybe even a trip back to Sydney!

I hope you've all enjoyed reading about my adventures, and even though I may not be recording them anymore, they're definitely not over! Maybe I'll even have my own travel show someday! ;) ;)