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One Last Time…..

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Katina

After almost 400 days on the road – it was time to go home.

We have truly enjoyed our time in South America and know we will be back for more.

On our way back to Toronto, we decided to enjoy every last moment….this included horseback riding (and galloping) through the mountains and exploring some Incan ruins.

From South America we flew to El Salvador for a 24 hour layover….it gave us chance to do a few “last things”:

One last coconut drink…..

The last fresh coconut!
The last fresh coconut!

One last swim in the ocean…..

Beautiful ocean!
Beautiful ocean!

One last beach sunset…..

Sunset in El Salvador
Sunset in El Salvador

 

One last sleep in an airport…..

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One last plane ride……

Our airplane home!
Our airplane home!

We are finally home…..O Canada!

Welcome home!!
Welcome home!!

Our global fieldtrip has come to an end…..for now!

Don’t worry – there will be more posts to come…we have lots of post trip info to share!

Be back soon!

About the Author

For the past twenty plus years, Katina has been focused on the effective integration of technology to support and amplify student learning. As the Canadian Education Strategist for Dell Technologies, Katina has been able to fulfill her passions by creating programs to support underserved students at both K12 and Post Secondary. Outside of work, Katina enjoys spending time with family, dancing, the Arts, sports, travel and is always up for adventure!

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20 responses to “One Last Time…..”

  1. Ingrid Avatar
    Ingrid

    dear Katina and beautiful family, I haven’t been reading all of your blogs, just some of them. I must say that I have high respect for what you and your family have done the last 400 days. Impressive, adventurous, I don’t even know how to describe this.
    It definitely was a pleasure to host you. I hope you can get used again to ordinary daily life. Or maybe because of this trip you appreciate that ordinary daily life more ?
    Wish you all the best, and maybe some day we’ll meet again ?
    Thanks for all the blogs !
    Friendly greetings,
    Ingrid Stevens, Loenhout, Belgium x

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      Hi Ingrid,
      So nice to hear from you! We have very fond memories of our time with you and your family in Belgium. The flower parade was an amazing hilight of our trip and we just loved every minute of it! Thank you for sharing your piece of the world with us – we sincerely hope that you will come to Canada and visit with us so that we can share our part of the world too.

      As for getting used to ordinary life….it’s too soon to tell:)

      Warm wishes,
      Katina and family:)

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  2. Helen, Leo and Stephanie Lazaris Avatar
    Helen, Leo and Stephanie Lazaris

    Welcome home! We can’t wait to see you!

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI There,

      We are looking forward to seeing you again too – it has been too long!

      Love,
      Kat:)

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  3. Baba Avatar
    Baba

    Hi Kat,
    I have enjoyed all the blogs, and have learned so much from them! Thanks for sharing. Love, Mom

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI Mom,

      Our pleasure to share – the things we saw are too wonderful to keep to ourselves:) Thanks for the parties:)

      Love,
      Kat:)

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  4. Terry Gelinas Avatar
    Terry Gelinas

    Welcome back! What an incredible 400 days.

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI Terry,

      It was great to have you along with us….we hope you will come to our Global Fieldtrip Nights – you have a very interesting perspective to share too!

      Cheers,
      Kat:)

      Reply
  5. Doreen laird Avatar
    Doreen laird

    Welcome home! Look forward to reading more about your next adventures! love Doreen

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI Doe,

      Thanks for being there alongside us – it’s always great to know your friends are with you on an adventure. Now we can talk about it with you at our Global Fieldtrip nights!!

      Love,
      Kat:)

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  6. Michal Avatar
    Michal

    Hello Family,

    You had the excellent adventure!!
    I look forward to read more about your trip and wish you all the best – mainly the next round the world trip!!

    Enjoy your back to home!
    Michal, Poland

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI Michal,

      We are sorry we were not able to visit you in your wonderful country…but like you said…..we need to start planning our next trip and Poland will be included for sure!!

      Take care,
      Katina:)

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  7. RAVI PULIANI Avatar
    RAVI PULIANI

    Dear Oliver, Katina, Mikhaila & Zoe,

    Greetings from India. It is said: “All good things must come to an end”, so has your RTW. I feel, this is just the beginning of a new journey in life. For a lot of people who were following your blog, it is a simultaneous end of the world travels. We anxiously await your mails, off and on, do share your experiences of ‘home living’ as well. You know, you have a huge fan following.

    With best wishes to all
    RAVI & ANJU

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      Hello Dear Ravi and Anju,

      You do not have any idea the impact India and your family had on us….you have not heard the last from us! We also await your visit here – we have already planned the itinerary!

      Warm wishes and lots of love,
      Katina, Oliver, Mik and Zoe:)

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  8. Ted Avatar
    Ted

    Welcome home….must be great to sleep in your own bed again……

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI Ted,

      Your comment really resonated with all of us…one doesn’t realize how great it is to sleep in one place with the same pillow – until you’re home again.

      Take care,
      Kat:)

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  9. Gail Lawlor Avatar
    Gail Lawlor

    Delighted to have you back on Rougemount, but I will miss the blogs !! A delightful break in my day to read about your adventures.

    Welcome home !!

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      THanks Gail,

      We are so lucky and blessed to live in such a great community! But don’t worry – there will still be more action on the blog….so stay tuned!!!

      Cheers,
      Kat:)

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  10. Herta Park Avatar
    Herta Park

    Gosh! It’s good to have you safely at home, but boy I am going to miss your adventures! But you have whet our whistles so to speak…and for that I thank you!

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    1. Katina Avatar
      Katina

      HI Herta,

      It has been such a pleasure to have you with us virtually on our trip – we could always count on you for a comment. And when you missed a day – we were worried something had happened!!

      We look forward to seeing you at our Global Fieldtrip nights!!!

      Cheers,
      Kat:)

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