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A Year of Adventure

November 7, 2017

I can’t tell you the exact moment I decided to take a year away from my everyday life to hit the road on a solo do-it-yourself adventure. The idea came to me in increments. But I can pinpoint what and who inspired me.

The beautiful landscape of British Columbia. Standing on the deck of a ferry as it cruised across a glistening ocean against a backdrop of mountains made me wonder if I could ever take this view and make it my daily reality, at least for the short term. I remember someone describing B.C. as a place where there is little separation between the outside and inside world. This is due to the mild climate during the winter, meaning you can explore, camp, and hike all year round.

Ferry from Gibson to Vancouver, B.C., August 2016.

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