Almost three weeks done!

by | Nov 19, 2013 | journal

I’m in the airport in Oslo on my way to Helsinki. The first two-and-a-half weeks have been so busy, I feel like I’ve already been gone a month! It’s been wonderful to re-connect with colleagues, and share ideas about our innovations and current...

Yoga Haven

by | Nov 19, 2013 | Travel Stories

Mmmmm, hot yoga. Wow, I needed that! And what a small world! The woman teaching class that day is also from Toronto, and went to Sheridan, so of course, we know a handful of the same people! Funny how that happens in such a big city. Oh! By the way, if you’d...

Living Scrapbook

by | Nov 19, 2013 | Travel Stories

Before I left, Andrew and Bri suggested that I purposely under pack so that I would need to buy clothes and such along the trip. This would give me a kind of Living Scrapbook: every time I would see that item in my closet, I would be reminded of my journey. I...

Getting older, or too much stuff?

by | Nov 1, 2013 | journal

Part way through my day yesterday, I realized that I probably should have done a warm-up before lugging my two months of supplies with me for the day.  Did a bit of a cool down last night, while I sipped my Shepherd Neame “Master Brew” and nibbled my...

Waiting for baggage at Heathrow

by | Nov 1, 2013 | Travel Stories

Why does it feel like it’s midnight? Oh yeah, travel day. Just waiting at the baggage carousel at the moment. My brain is actually a bit confused by all the English signage I see and the English conversation I’m hearing! — Hours later: I am rewarded...