So this newsletter article is definitely me reflecting as a more seasoned traveler! I’ve gone through the honeymoon phase of being away from home in Toronto and work life, wow’d by the novelty around me, still high on explorer mode, but now settled in one place, slow-traveling sites locally, and feeling hints of homesickness. This phase was very up and down for me because I was pushing new boundaries, supplanting myself into the community in Puerto Viejo, and entering the stage of “how can I up this epic experience?” after having done so much already!?!?
Also, I was living beyond my planned budget of 3-months away, so finances were definitely on my mind at this point of my journey. I had found my people, hustled to find a great place to live in, networked so much locally that I became a recognizable face amongst the locals, and produced work that helped me stay intellectually grounded, but I was peaking.
This is when Ontario and the world was in full blown COVID pandemic lockdown, but vaccinations were being distributed and debated. With this information, I was doing my best to not become engulfed by the news and focus on being present. Many Canadians abroad were going through emotional times due to family struggles, conflicting perspectives, and much uncertainty.
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