Goodbye Canada, Hola Peru

I made the decision to leave my job as a school teacher and move to Peru to work with an NGO not that long ago. As the time for me to move to Peru - (or what I like to call my other home) - came closer I was wracked with emotions of excitement and awe, but also of nervousness and for the first time in my life a bit of - "I can't believe I really am doing this." Saying goodbye to family this time was tough... maybe it is because I know in my heart that I may not return to Canada for a long while this time, and maybe not especially to live for...                perhaps years. 

As I said goodbye to my mum yesterday, tears welled up as I realized that I will not always be there for her when I want to be, nor she for me. I realized that I would not be able to thank her or my dad enough for the opportunities they have afforded me. On the other hand I am blessed to be going to a wonderful place, where I can help others, and also work on my art and writing, and so the parting is bitter-sweet. 

My wonderful mother and I - 1990

I was full of nervous excitement yesterday as I sat in the Houston airport waiting for my flight to Lima, Peru. As I sat on the plane - I thought "Ok, this is it.... Am I ready?"

7 hours later... I step of the plane and just like that I feel at home - back at home in my second home. Full of excitement for what is to come - ready to run into adventures. I know I will miss Canada - its open skies and wondrous towering mountains - my wonderful family, and great friends. I also know that even though I have moved, that I will always go back to visit. 

The Alberta Rockies - Those Wondrous Towering Mountains