Home

We strategically packed our bags, borrowing a scale to ensure none of the bags were overweight. A new suitcase was coming home with us, filled with physical memories and gifts. Our living room will have a new carpet from Morocco, which was our second new piece of luggage. Otherwise, all the stuff fit in our backpacks plus, a travel food bag.

Julie Shugarman and her daughter met us in Montreal, whisking the boys and Aaron away for real Montreal bagels. A welcome taste of Canada. We said goodbye at the airport, because Susanna was heading to Toronto to visit her Dad.

Over the course of the trip, it's become clear how lucky we are to have "home". Many people we met were looking for a place, or had pulled up roots and were travelling long term. Our family never felt tempted to stay anywhere we visited. Instead, we thought fondly of our family, friends, and the land of our home.

Aaron returned to Salt Spring to find a cooler full of food and a sweet note from our beloved friends. Judah and Mathai focused full time on hanging out with their friends, who they missed dearly.

We loved our trip for all the adventure and the gift of extended time together as a family. And, we are so glad to be home.Read more