Hello it’s been a very long time since our last post.
Retirement has been better than expected for the both of us. We have a new purpose, a new direction and a constant new journey.
We have moved out of our old Vancouver home of 30 years, put a small amount into storage and started full time travel last November 2020. Funny, but we don’t miss the home or our belongings.
We started during the middle of Covid and used a bit of caution by electing to stay in British Columbia for the winter months until we could get vaccinated.
Most of our travels have involved Airbnb’s and hotels. Our first choice was Whistler for the month of November and it was the first time we tried an Airbnb. The whole process was much easier than expected from booking, checking in, communication with the host, cooking in the unit to check out. Absolutely delighted with our 1 bedroom unit in the heart of Whistler Village and a new way of lifestyle.
For the month of December we found a unique Airbnb - a floating home in North Vancouver Mosquito Creek Marina. It was something I’ve also wanted to experience and it was the low season for boating which made the price a deal. It was our Christmas gift to ourselves. The soft rocking from the water was blissful and the views of downtown Vancouver were stunning. We loved it so much we asked for the same price in March and the owners agreed and it was rebooked.
Downtown Victoria, B.C. would be our next destination for the months of January and February. What a difference from Vancouver weather with more sun and warmer winter temperatures. Plenty of places and beaches to walk and explore. During our time in Victoria there was a rare large snowfall and we even made snow angels on the front lawn of the Empress Hotel! We made a couple of other short stays in Sidney, BC and Salt Spring Island.
Back to Vancouver lower mainland for 2 weeks in May for errands, putting more stuff into storage changing out our winter clothes to spring/summer. Covid is still a problem here in Canada with many of the provinces closing borders to other provinces. We are starting to question if travel across Canada in 2021 is obtainable so far we have slow traveled to all of our favourite places in British Columbia & Alberta. My heart aches to see the rest of Canada but perhaps we should review the old saying… “If a door closes a window will open with bigger and greater opportunities”.
Currently we are now in Fernie, BC which is minutes from the Alberta border. Finally we have been vaccinated and must say it’s a huge relief. This old western ski town is our home for two months. British Columbia is currently in a regional lockdown until May 24th which means we can’t leave the interior region and Vancouverites can’t visit Whistler or Victoria.
In the meantime, we are loving the small town vibe and the scenic Rocky Mountains that surround this village.
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