I am sure that everyone is looking back at the past year; thinking about the changes, the successes, the losses, the happiness, the sadness. All of that is a part of life. And, being human, I will do the same.
The past year was a gentle one for me - sort of. I lost my father shortly before the beginning of 2017. We are always told not to make big changes after the loss of a loved one. But, I didn't take heed. The BF and I sold everything (except the house my father left me), packed what clothing we needed, grabbed the dogs and moved. We didn't just move a little. We moved a lot! To Ecuador. Do I regret it? No. It is different. Although it is far from my children, it is alright. It is quiet. It is relaxing. It is liberating.
After that, not much more happened. Every day has been just like the last. The tide comes in, the tide goes out. Life is simple. We want for nothing as we don't need much. We have a few friends and each other. We eat well on fresh seafood and veggies taken from the earth that very day. I feel as though I am living in a movie - I just don't know what the plot is yet.
We got our Visas without a hitch. Then, the next milestone occurred when we headed to Guayaquil for our Cedulas - Ecuadorian I.D. Now is is just a waiting game until we have our residency. We cannot leave the country for more than 90 days a year for the next 2 years. But, that isn't difficult.
What are the plans for the next year? Not much. Exploring our new country is the top of my list. There is so much to see that I don't know where to start.
The top of my list is visiting Mindo. It is one of Ecuador's most visited locations; very touristy, pay for everything, must see.
Seeing the countryside from the train will make it fun to choose the next trip, the next adventure. We will see the volcanoes, the lakes, rivers, valleys, villages - all that cannot be seen from main roads. We will see the country from a wonderful vantage point.
The past year was a gentle one for me - sort of. I lost my father shortly before the beginning of 2017. We are always told not to make big changes after the loss of a loved one. But, I didn't take heed. The BF and I sold everything (except the house my father left me), packed what clothing we needed, grabbed the dogs and moved. We didn't just move a little. We moved a lot! To Ecuador. Do I regret it? No. It is different. Although it is far from my children, it is alright. It is quiet. It is relaxing. It is liberating.
After that, not much more happened. Every day has been just like the last. The tide comes in, the tide goes out. Life is simple. We want for nothing as we don't need much. We have a few friends and each other. We eat well on fresh seafood and veggies taken from the earth that very day. I feel as though I am living in a movie - I just don't know what the plot is yet.
We got our Visas without a hitch. Then, the next milestone occurred when we headed to Guayaquil for our Cedulas - Ecuadorian I.D. Now is is just a waiting game until we have our residency. We cannot leave the country for more than 90 days a year for the next 2 years. But, that isn't difficult.
What are the plans for the next year? Not much. Exploring our new country is the top of my list. There is so much to see that I don't know where to start.
The top of my list is visiting Mindo. It is one of Ecuador's most visited locations; very touristy, pay for everything, must see.
Then, I want to take a train tour to the last stop on the line, wherever that may be.
Seeing the countryside from the train will make it fun to choose the next trip, the next adventure. We will see the volcanoes, the lakes, rivers, valleys, villages - all that cannot be seen from main roads. We will see the country from a wonderful vantage point.
I want to swim in the ocean every day that I am home. I want to walk the beach every morning and evening and enjoy the tranquility. I want to savor fresh seafood daily - until I tire of it and want nothing more.
Yes, 2018. A year of tranquil living. A year of stress free existence. A year to look forward to.
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