Today is just the beginning The beginning of a new day, new friendships, new memories... The beginning of everything possible. Near the end of July I paid my last weeks rent for the hostel. I'd been staying at the Canadiana Backpackers in Downtown Toronto for 3 month & it was a hell of a ride, one I could never have imagined. I've learnt so much while being there, done things I never thought I would or could & made the best of friends with strangers. ...

Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eye, it is the swing in your gait, the grip of your hand. My enthusiasm to continue this trip has been outstanding. Realising that you need money more then you want it & being enthused about your own choices is the most valuable thing. The trip back to Kelowna wasn't the best experience. I thought I was strong enough to deal with the breakup, to be friends with my ex & stay in the same bed & house with him &...

I've lost count of which phase I am at, I just know it's a good one. The value of strong relationships is something i've really learnt over the past 2 weeks. I went through a break up with my partner of 3 & a half years & argued with a friend that really I haven't known for too long while on holiday with her. Realising in the time of need, who you call upon to help you let go of the pain & the feelings that overcome you. When you aren't at home to c...

We're on top of the world!! We had met a Spanish girl just before we left Banff and mentioned we were heading to Big White, she was going to go to Jasper & then coming to meet another Australian she made friends with, so we couldn't offer her a ride then and there but we could offer a few drinks before we went out. We went to Hoodoo Lounge Nightclub to suss out how his club went off but I wasn't feeling the vibe, bought a few drinks & started playing po...

Phase #7, were in Banff, the best part about it is that its a town, & the ski hill. A lot of ups & downs, Yesterday was insanely fluffy in Sunshine. Today not so much. It's a Saturday so all the Monday to Friday workers are up the hill scratching all the Pow away. Lost my boost of confidence & at the start of the day was taken down a Very long flat Green run then onto a Black run, Took my bindings off & slid down the hill. Figured I'd come back t...