We've been on the road for almost two weeks..........jumping in pools, lakes and puddles....... throwing pennies into fountains, making wishes. We've reconnected with friends and family.... sipped wine, ate strawberries, sat around big tables sharing summer meals.
Along the way, we've soaked in the sun, played a few games, sat on a dock, took in a concert on Parliament Hill on Canada Day. Saw a Blue Jays game, did some shopping, paddled in a kayak, took a great ride in a boat. I slipped into a canoe for a very short stint, dangled my feet in Lake Kawagama and watched a beaver swim by. We've seen parts of Ontario we had never ventured through before.........where the small highways break through the Canadian Shield. We sat below the CN Tower that reaches high into the blue sky....... and in my sister's backyard nestled into the Niagara Escarpment......
Cities and country.........the bustle and the calm.........
A long time ago, when we lived in Toronto, we had dinner with friends who now live WAY over on the other side of this country on an island near Vancouver. During that memorable dinner, we started a conversation about Canada........and somehow the term "vast and magnificent" entered into it. It became a running joke. Since then for over 20 years, in Christmas cards and scant letters....and the few times we have managed to connect in person the term is thrown in............
Vast and Magnificent......... it makes me laugh everytime I think of it. But, you know what? It damn well is bloody vast! And, parts of it are truly magnificent.
Today, we all pour back into the travelling salvation show (thank you Mr. Neil Diamond) van and begin the trek across our part of the "vast and magnificent" country...... to home. It's been a good break from all things routine, but it's time to recapture our lives, pick up our dog and unpack new memories. Yes, it's time to get home to see a new sunrise over the Saint John river......magnificent all on its own.
4 comments:
you know, one day I would LOVE to catch even just a glimpse of your vast and magnificent country... lose myself in part of it's vastness and wonder at it's magnificence :)
Pleased you had a good trip and welcome home soon, x
Hey Katie! I'm writing from Quebec City........on the road......a bloody vast road! Tomorrow........God's country.....New Brunswick!
As you know, you and R and the kids are always welcome to jump the pond and come for a visit. Would love to show you part of my world......anytime.
Hey honey just read your email and am in tears I had missed it as I have so many to catch up on and delete but I am so sorry I missed that one. It was beautiful and touching and I will email you back about it but just wanted you to know I am sorry it has taken so long. Talk to you soon sweetness xx
Shaz..........glad you read it. Wasn't that the best story. Look forward to hearing from you.
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