We have been hanging out at home in Calgary for a while now and during our time here I have experienced many emotions. Staying in places for longer periods always inspires reflection for me. Being back in familiar territory after 18 months on the road has caused contemplation but also moved me to question our future. Reverse culture shock is a real thing and I have to say it …
Reverse Culture Shock: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
The first time we seriously talked about making a trip back home I cried. It happened in Spain about five months ago now. Rob initiated the conversation, finally confronting the "giant elephant" that seemed to follow us everywhere at that point. We were walking hand in hand along a busy seaside paseo, Mak was on a bike we had rented riding up and down the …