During an evening stroll the other day with my friend along West Vancouver’s Seawalk, the inevitable question came up: what next? I have the rough plans drawn up in my head: work for the summer on the food truck, travel…
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Australian Expats: 11 Months Away From Home
Can somebody please tell this year to slow down? I can’t believe that not only have I been away from home for nearly a year BUT that it is already May. Yikes! Vancouver’s weather is still having the mood swings it is known for:…
Visit Portland: The Home of Beer, Bikes and Books
RePortland and I fell in love within ten minutes of our first meeting. It was cosmic, like the stars had aligned. As Kate and I meandered down the city streets (in the wrong direction, mind you, but that’s another story)…
A Proud Aussie on ANZAC Day
A tear escaped from the corner of my eye as I saw the veteran being pushed toward me in his wheelchair, his jacket being weighed down by his war medals, his hand shakily waving at the younger children in front…
A Seasonal Reflection
Where I am from in Australia, we have two seasons: wet and dry. The wet season lasts from about October to March, and it pretty much means hell. Over 90% humidity every day so you hibernate in the air-conditioning, and if you…
Australia Expats: Ten Months Away From Home
Another month has literally flown past me in a blur of work, rain (thanks Vancouver) and of course fun with my fellow expats. As I have mentioned before, my brain sometimes likes to think way too much, and this month…