Having enjoyed my stay with my friend Jason it came time to say my farewells and continue the adventure. Before we parted ways we took a short walk through a conservation area where we observed the various blends of fauna and flora, all finding their home in the swampy lands. It was a calm place but also a breeding ground for mosquitoes, luckily the heat of the day kept their numbers at bay.
It wasn’t long until I was on the road venturing south. I made sure to stop in the town of Burk’s Falls to visit my friend Robyn I hadn’t seen in 12-15 years. As I pulled up a girl appeared beside an old truck, sure enough it was her. We greeted each other and began to catch up, sharing in our stories we had made over the years. In time her husband arrived and greeted me, he offered me a coffee and joined in the conversation. They had 6 kids that kept them on their toes, I honestly don’t know how they did it but somehow they managed to keep their hair from falling out! The family offered to cook me dinner and I gladly took them up on their offer. We chatted and chowed until the sun went down. As it had gotten quite late it came time to say goodbye and we parted ways.
Despite it being dark I decided I’d make the 4 hour drive to Brantford where my family was waiting. Through cities with their bright lights that drowned out the stars I drove, the formally bustling highways now just a trickle of cars. Driving so late worked to my benefit as I made it through the city in great time.
At last I made it to Brantford where I greeted my parents with a hug before heading up to bed. It’s an interesting feeling returning to the town I’d left 11 years ago to travel to British Columbia, although seeing my family again always makes it worth the visit.