The Launch

It has been in the works for about 3 months. Since its inception I have finished my first semester at university, we sold our home, found another in another town, celebrated our son’s wedding (and gained a beautiful daughter-in-law) in the neighbouring province and now are ready for the launch. Tomorrow we begin a trek across Canada.

We are travelling in a 1996 VW Eurovan with all the amenities. Well, almost all as it lacks a lou and a shower but other than that is completely self-contained. The Eurovan’s maiden voyage was to Tofino in April so I could dip my fingers in the Pacific Ocean. We camped on the beach, which is something not every RV can do and we have decided we will need to name her at some point. It seems only fitting as she is a key member of our team.

The team consists of my husband of almost 29 years and me. We are in an in-between place in our lives so decided a vagabonding sort of trip was in order and the prospect of a drive across Canada fit the bill perfectly.

We invite you along as a guest observer and warmly welcome your comments, advice, cookstove recipes and conversation. Most of you are either family or dear friends and read because you love us – thank you! It is our hope that you will share the joys and challenges of our Great Canadian Adventure, be inspired toward a greater love for our wonderful homeland and have fun too! Thank you for reading!

Oh, and one more thing. A big thank you to my wonderfully talented son-in-law who is responsible for the foundational work on this blog. Without him I would have had no idea where to begin, so thank you, Marc!