Ok Everyone, now that the X-mas rush and New Year is here, I finally have time to write our Wedding Story Part 2: the Wedding Week. Since Ryan and I have the most amazing friends in the world, Tyler, Danielle, and Greg were all able to get a week off work to join us in Scotland for our WW (wedding week). In the days leading up to their arrival, Ryan and I laid low in Edinburgh at a couch surfer's house in order to relax and save money before the party began....

Ryan and I always said that when we decide to get married, it will be when we are off travelling together and find that one special spot. Well, we found that spot and 4 weeks later we were married! On a sunny November day, Ryan and I went hiking up Arthur's Seat: the highest point in Edinburgh, Scotland. When we were on the top, it felt like we were in a different world. The scenery was breathtaking as you stood 250m above the city of Edinburgh. I think on that d...

Hello Canada! Ryan and I made it home to Canada just in time for Christmas. Stay tuned for our FINAL, very special blog entry...COMING SOON!

So, although it was supposed to be a surprise, I can now finally post that Ryan and I will be making our way back to Canada for Christmas. We are sadly trading in the sunshine beaches for snow covered streets and scraping windows of ice in the morning. My original plan was to continue travelling after Ryan returned to work in January. Tyler connected me with a very nice couple in Spain whom I was going to live with (WWOOF'ing again) on their olive farm. As ...

This weekend Ryan and I got to head into the main part of Brindisi to do some sightseeing/education. Maurizio gave us a map of all the places we should visit. As part of our work at the hostel, we should be able to instruct visitors on the main sights to see as well as where things are in the town. Maurizio said that often times we can go with hostel guests into the town and act as tour guides J So, Ryan and I set off with our list of statues, churches, and...