Technically, we won’t be “home” until tomorrow night but from the moment we crossed the border into New Brunswick it has felt a bit like we already are.
That feeling has only intensified the closer we get to Toronto.
Here in Ottawa, hanging with the Derickx, Catana, Buchanan and Wallace families has meant that coming home has had a much softer landing than expected.
All of our anxiety about what it would feel like to be home has been replaced with the knowledge that we really did carry home with us as we traveled and that we had so many good reasons to return to Canada. There are no words to express how grateful we are for our friends and supporters here in Ottawa and across the country.
Hanging with Kurt Stoodley at Ottawa Morning Live
This morning we also spent some time with our pals at Ottawa Morning Live.
A year ago I was in the studio to share an idea I had to take a big trip. A year later I was back with the whole family to share how much it has affected us. Big thanks to Kurt Stoodley, Lianne Laing (we missed seeing you today), Joanne Woo (missed you too!) and Ziyada Callender for keeping Ottawa up to date on all of our travels and having us in to share.
Take a peek:
It was so amazing spending time with you guys this weekend but I honestly teared up a little looking at those pictures on TV! What an amazing year you’ve had! Your family is a total inspiration Heather!
Welcome home!!! Love your stories. great job on tv
We are so gratified that you took us on this extraordinary experience. The pictures and anecdotes you so generously supplied, were enough to whet our appetites and trigger the dormant urge for exploration. Thanks to you, the travel bug has been rekindled and not a moment too soon.
It is so exciting to know that you are almost home. That has to be balanced against the intrigue of following your daily adventures which have been the highlight of each day over the past year.
Have a safe trip home … we will be waiting up for you !!!!1
Great interview! Now enjoy your last day of traveling…wow
Happens to me all the time! Loved seeing you too.