This is it! Tomorrow we move back to Toronto.
The last couple of weeks have been spent feverishly organizing and packing but it all seems to be under control now. I am leaving the job in the hands of my capable and enthusiastic colleague Mike, and returning to my regular position in Toronto.
Our feelings about leaving are quite mixed. There are people and things here that we are very sad to be leaving. However, we are really looking forward to being closer to our families and our other friends. I am also eagerly looking forward to getting back to regular flying as soon as possible, before whatever skills I have disintegrate completely.
Over the past few months we were able to do some things that we had been meaning to do for a while. The highlight for me was visiting the Nagasaki Bio Park, where we enjoyed some serious quality time with the capybaras.
While in the Nagasaki area, we also visited the Dutch theme park (!) Huis Ten Bosch.
We also finally went to Tokyo Disney Sea and Disney Land.
We also attended the Tokyo sumo tournament in September.
Today we'll do a bit of last minute shopping and then join our friends for a farewell party. When we arrive in Toronto we'll be in a temporary furnished apartment for a few weeks; then we'll move into an apartment we have secured in our old neighbourhood. We are NOT looking forward to the weather. We are, however, looking forward very much to all of the seasonal festivities.
