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Bears!!!

July 10, 2016September 4, 2016

Parry Sound: Parked our car in the hotel parking lot and what do we see at the edge of the lot… a bear. Not a momma bear but still, its a bear. Over the next day, we spot Bobby the brown bear climbing into the hotel dumpster, along with one of his pals. Fisher and…

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And so it begins!

July 9, 2016September 4, 2016

Yesterday we said goodbye to our beautiful, beloved little home, physically and legally. Emotionally, it will take a while longer. Today, after over nine months of planning and expectation, we begin a new life on the road, looking for a deeper perspective on the meaning of “home” while we seek out a new one. This wasn’t…

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    I don't remember everything, but some key experiences stand out.
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    Good writing! How do you remember so much from weeks,
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Fun Facts

14 types of transportation Car, Bus, VW Bus, Cable Car, Streetcar, Subway, Bike, Quad Bike, Ferry, Water Taxi, Train, Gondola, Airplane, Boat, Raft,
8 different kinds of accommodation Hotel, Motel, Cabin, Tent, Condo, House, Residence, Hostel
Over 19594 kms driven so far (5933+ on the wrong side of the road)
5 Flights Florida to Atlanta, Atlanta to Honolulu, Honolulu to Auckland, Auckland to San Francisco, San Francisco to Victoria
310 days on the road
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