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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Leaving Vancouver, heading west
We left Vancouver rather inauspiciously by bus. It felt strange to be making this big step in our lives simply by walking a couple of blocks and getting on the same bus as Mike has taken to work for the … Continue reading
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The Great Canadian Adventure begins…
In July, when winter time and moving home seemed like a long long way away, we hatched a plan to take an overland route across Canada, to see as much of the country as possible before our move back to … Continue reading
Last week in Vancouver
Our last week in Vancouver passed in a blur. I thought I would have more time to savour each experience, to say my own personal farewell to the city. However, despite the occasional pang of nostalgia as I rushed about … Continue reading
Van Dusen Gardens
Autumn is probably my favourite season in Vancouver, so I’m really glad we were able to stay and see the leaves begin to turn, and to experience the incredible light as the days start to get shorter. Walking through fallen … Continue reading
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Weekend in pictures
On Friday night my work threw me a surprise leaving party which was great fun, despite my ruining the surprise. It was a sharp wake-up call that our days here are numbered. Consequently, we filled most of the rest of … Continue reading