I thought it would NEVER get here. My summer vacation. I finished up last day of work yesterday and I’m off until Aug 16th. What’s a girl to do? A trip back “home” to the Island is #1 on the agenda and that will take place on August 5th. I can’t wait. It’s been probably 2.5 years since I’ve been home to the place I grew up in. My Guy will be joining me on Aug 7th; I’ll run down to the ferry and pick him up…on the way back to my Folks Place I have grand plans to show him all my favourite little beaches and shops along the way. There is a certain way to Island life and it gets really prominent the closer I get the the North Island….the communities get smaller, the smiles get a little wider and the open wilderness is that much BIGGER.

I love the city I live in now, don’t get me wrong, but home truly is where my heart lies. I certainly didn’t appreciate it’s natural beauty as a teenager- I only wanted to get out, and get to the city, but I absolutely love introducing people to where I’m from. The town has changed a fair amount but the places that mean something to me, are still there. Big Bend, Peppercorn Park, the high school, The Deep Hole…

Stay tuned for my updates and pics about my trip…I hope you’re relaxing and enjoying your summer.

Love CM

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