Picking up where I left off........NOT !

I'm revisiting this blog site after a 6-year absence....wow, a lot has happened in my life since I last posted. Contrary to the way it must appear ( I last posted from Juneau in 2009) , I did not fall into a glacier crevass in Alaska, nor did I get swallowed by a whale....nor did I decide to jump ship and open an artist studio in Hoonah....although any of these scenarios is probably more exciting than the truth :) No, I continued to travel the world with my companion (he and I have since parted ways and both of us have gone on to other relationships). Subsequent cruises took me to England, Ireland, Iceland, France, as well as a host of Caribbean nations and an all-inclusive reosrt in Mexico. Each trip had its own share of "Wow" moments, and I remember fondly the places I've been and the people I've met along the way. Speaking of along the way....I decided in 2011 that I had enough of the working life, and retired from my position with Natural Resources Canada after 28 years. Determined to make a fresh start, I bought a lovely 2-bedroom condo in Fredericton, sold my home of 30 years, and settled down to a life of leisure. I also joined a local singles' networking group, where I met my Significant Other, David (yep, another Dave....some habits are hard to break..lol). He and I have share a love of Ballroom Dance, Halloween, and all things 'Walking Dead" related. It is a strange and wonderful life ! And so , this year, I'm off on another life-adventure....I have embarkde on a post-retirement career as a home-based Travel Agent ! Yes, after many years of researching, recommending, and setting up vacations for family and friends, I made it official :) I must admit, I am delightfully busy doing what I have always loved...sending people out to see new places, make new friends,leave their daily troubles behind, however temporarily, and to enjoy what this wonderful planet has to offer, as I have done for many years. So I am once again taking up the challenge of reporting on my travels here......starting with my next Caribbean adventure in October of 2015. Wish me luck, and come along....