Two months ago today we boarded the BC ferry from Duke Point to Tsawwassen and made our way east in order to explore this magnificent country of ours. 12,500 km later we turn our eyes and Stella’s nose west having completed our goal of touching the Atlantic the same way we did the Pacific months ago at the beginning of things. I would love to wax eloquent about our trip thus far, offering bits of wisdom or poignant illuminations, sharing what has inspired or sickened us and then vividly articulate what it all means. Sorry to disappoint but it’s too soon; I will need time to process and reflect.
Let me say, however, that we feel changed: the way we listen to national news, our political views and interest on federal land issues, on provincial and national park issues, to name a few.
People ask us about the highlights. It’s so difficult to say when every day brings something new and unexpected
. Some days it’s the people we meet, on others it’s the landscape or food or a bit of intriguing information.
How can we really say?
We do know this. Our nation is worth fighting for and so we honour those who have. Our nation possesses grandness and beauty beyond our imagination and we applaud those who are dedicated to restoring and preserving her. Our nation has a great responsibility to the global community and we acknowledge those who work hard to ensure that continues.
We are ever more aware that we have a share in these things too.
