Well, here we are.

Ready to leave British Columbia.

Perhaps not forever, but it will certainly be a long while before I see this place again.

And yes, I'm a bit sad. I have a long list of things I will miss. But, like Alberta, there are things I won't miss too. Right now, I'm just trying to stay focused on what is waiting for me in Nova Scotia. I will have time to sit and mull over this big, 5 year adventure in the weeks to come. I long to get to the point where it is nothing but good memories. That will feel nice.

I am so glad I ran away from home 5 years ago. This has been wonderful for my family......especially for me. I have learned how far I can and will go. Physically and mentally. Spiritually. Gastronomically. (Pacific salmon and blackberry port....how I shall miss thee!)

I face a highly expensive mound of luggage. I will face my first airplane adventure. I face cats under duress for two days. I face wound up kids who can't decide if they are happy or sad.

But I have stumbled my way through some tough shit in the Canadian West. I will survive the fleeing too.

Think of me as I watch my country pass under me from a bazillion feet in the air.

I'll be catching ya on the flip side, my amigos.