Journeys of the heart
Some travel for business, others for pleasure, some to hide and others to find themselves. Travelling can have a profound impact on you, even if only for the memories that are left when the journey's over. We asked Homemakers readers to share stories of their most memorable trips and, as you'll see, we ended up with so much more. Read on as our readers share tales of self-discovery and bonding, of new beginnings and pilgrimages.
Ten years ago, a friend invited me to join her and another woman for a vacation in France. It was the first time I had vacationed apart from my husband and two sons. During our two weeks of travel, we went for long walks and shared our stories over endless cappuccinos. In the process I discovered a part of myself that had lay dormant beneath my roles of wife, mother and homemaker. That trip set the stage for a journey of transformation.
-- Helga Doermer, Winnipeg, Man.
A cross-Canada trek
My family has enjoyed many wonderful trips together but, hands down, our 17,000 km drive from Alberta to Newfoundland and back has been the most meaningful. We got to experience the great vastness of our land, the richness of our cultural diversity, the depth of our history, and the warmth and hospitality of Canadians from one side of the country to the other. With great and heartfelt sincerity the five of us proclaim ourselves to be proud and appreciative Canadians as a result of our cross-Canada trek.
-- Susan Hall, Red Deer, Alta.
Wonder in New Zealand
My most memorable vacation ever had to be a bus tour to New Zealand. We got to see both the North and South island. One evening we slept aboard the Milford Wanderer, a small passenger boat that cruised around Milford Sound. Milford Sound was the most picturesque and quiet place I have seen in my life. There were waterfalls and a gentle mist over the water and as dusk fell, many seals came to splash and play around our boat. The next morning while we were eating breakfast, wild dolphins came out of the mist as we returned to the dock.
Another part of this wonderful trip was a climb up Fox Glacier. We were given climbing boots with spikes, thick socks and a walking stick and up the mountain we trekked to the glacier. Many times I was ready to give up but when we crossed from the mountain to the glacier, all of our hard work was so well worth it. We could hear the glacier creaking and shifting under our feet. Never give up because if you push yourself, a little the reward can be spectacular.
-- Debbie Lee Keltz, Downsview, Ont.
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My family has enjoyed many wonderful trips together but, hands down, our 17,000 km drive from Alberta to Newfoundland and back has been the most meaningful. We got to experience the great vastness of our land, the richness of our cultural diversity, the depth of our history, and the warmth and hospitality of Canadians from one side of the country to the other. With great and heartfelt sincerity the five of us proclaim ourselves to be proud and appreciative Canadians as a result of our cross-Canada trek.
-- Susan Hall, Red Deer, Alta.
Wonder in New Zealand
My most memorable vacation ever had to be a bus tour to New Zealand. We got to see both the North and South island. One evening we slept aboard the Milford Wanderer, a small passenger boat that cruised around Milford Sound. Milford Sound was the most picturesque and quiet place I have seen in my life. There were waterfalls and a gentle mist over the water and as dusk fell, many seals came to splash and play around our boat. The next morning while we were eating breakfast, wild dolphins came out of the mist as we returned to the dock.
Another part of this wonderful trip was a climb up Fox Glacier. We were given climbing boots with spikes, thick socks and a walking stick and up the mountain we trekked to the glacier. Many times I was ready to give up but when we crossed from the mountain to the glacier, all of our hard work was so well worth it. We could hear the glacier creaking and shifting under our feet. Never give up because if you push yourself, a little the reward can be spectacular.
-- Debbie Lee Keltz, Downsview, Ont.
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