Time to reflect on Vancouver and I

Today marks my two-year anniversary with Vancouver. Upon reflection, it feels like the time really has flown by and it seems like only yesterday I was boarding a plane bound for Canada. When I started out on this Canadian adventure, well even before this when I was making my decision to come to the home of the maple leaf, I had no idea what was in store for me. I can't really give a definitive answer as to why I decided to come to Canada, but if I had to provide some sort of reasoning then I would chalk it up to my itchy traveler's feet, my inability to decide on a career path and the visa options at my disposal. This doesn't at all sound romantic when you see the words in front of you, but I was eager for change and ready to tackle another country for however long it would have me. Now two years later it seems Vancouver and I cannot get enough of each other, having had so many fun adventures, no regrets and created not only great memories, but also lasting friendships. Even though I have had to leave many loved ones behind in Australia, it really is true when they say that home is where the heart is and for me right now that is Vancouver. This city has opened my eyes to so many things, providing me the opportunity to fall in love with the likes of ice hockey and the Canucks, as well as the beautiful, breathtaking and diverse landscape. It has also re-awakened my passion for baking and formed the catalyst for this blog. I eagerly await whatever the last few months of 2011 will bring me and look forward to returning to Vancouver in 2012 freshly inspired from a much-anticipated Christmas with family and friends in Australia. 

A small snapshot of my time in Vancouver so far