Today marks the end of another period in my life - life as a teacher at Rocky Mountain Ranch 'school'. It has been a satisfying, challenging and mostly enjoyable experience being a home-school teacher in rural Canada and I'm truly grateful for the experiences that I've been lucky enough to share with this family. The adventures with the family will continue for another couple of months in Australia, but not here at this beautiful Canadian property.
I've been living in my old place on the ranch this week since C is in
the US on business (and the 5 minute commute on foot has been much
appreciated!) and I've been making the most of country life. The
scenery at this time of the year is stunning with the autumn colours lighting up the foothills.
I've been outside running each day after work and loving the clean country air (and the workout that the hills provide!)
My last day at work has begun well. I was surprised to arrive at school this morning to see the classroom draped in tinsel and a huge bunch of flowers sitting on my desk. The kids and I are seizing the day as one of celebration and fun - finishing off a big project (a virtual trip to Italy in preparation for the kids' upcoming real trip to Italy) and then heading out for lunch and a movie.
While it's the end of an important part of my life, I have much to look forward to - lots of fun events before I head back to Australia in 3 weeks, spending lots of time with my wonderful family in Australia and then returning to life in Canada, this time as an unemployed teacher working on my Masters thesis. After all, this blog is about my next adventure, so bring on the next one!
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