August: A month of visiting the Philippines, of beautiful sunsets, delicious breakfasts, and snorkelling in turquoise waters for days on end.
September: A month of saying goodbye to my home, Japan.
October: A month of China, Mongolia, and Russia, of trains and more trains, of homestays, gers, hotels and, finally, a flight to Canada.
November: A month visiting the Grand Canyon, Halifax, and Toronto, of family and friends.
I haven’t uploaded any photos of December to my computer yet (I’m always behind on those kinds of things), but it was a month of finally getting to my hometown, Winnipeg, spending time with family, and drinking way too much eggnog. See January to July here.
Overall, it was a very good year. There were ups and downs, but mostly ups, and really, what more can you ask for? I hope that you, too, had a good year, and that 2011 brings you everything you desire.
Happy New Year!
4 comments
Hi,
I’ve read your blogs at LJ and followed the link you posted to your new blog. I am fascinated by your traveling life; it is something I’d love to do more of, to travel and write.. anyway, I love how you mentioned the Philippines in your post, with the matching photos. That’s where I grew up, and definitely plan to come back and travel within the country.
LOVELY PHOTOS, wow.
you’ve had quite the amazing year! here’s to 2011 – happy new year to you friend 🙂
p.s. gear update via email please!! 🙂
K – Thanks a lot for your comment! I really appreciate it and I’m glad that you followed me over from LJ. I absolutely loved the Philippines and I know that I will be back one day!
Sabrina – Thank you very much!
Kisha – I can’t wait to see where 2011 takes us…and I can’t wait to share those Kingfishers in only a few weeks (can you believe it?)! And yes, I owe you an email…I got some nice gifts from Santa! 😉