"We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us" (Anonymous)
It is sheer delight to hear about the travel adventures of many in our group: To warmer climes this past winter; an amazing cruise around South America; Portugal has been a popular choice in recent months; incredible hiking in Provence, Art School and expeditions in Spain, more visits to Quebec and returning to a place with fond memories such as cottages in Maine. Many more trips involving family and rendezvous in Canada, the US and Europe in the fall. And let's not forget the adventures coming later this month as many in our group head to Halifax and a race there. We are so fortunate to experience these travel adventures, often with others in our group, and these build on our shared and special memories that we refer back to often.
"Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow" (Anita Desai)
We do learn so much about ourselves and others when we experience travel. A privilege indeed.
Some housekeeping: Sporting Life race next Sunday, May 14:
Here's a link to the race and route:
https://sportinglife10k.ca/toronto-information/
We will meet at 8:15 a.m. just north of Davisville on the west side of Yonge. Walkers start the race at 8:40 a.m. The subway service starts at 8 a.m. on Sundays We'll use What's App to communicate with those in the race, especially as we gather before the race and after. Helen and Fiona are volunteering in the race (sorry if I've missed anyone else) The race finishes by the Exhibition and Ontario Place We will plan on having coffee and snacks at the Starbucks in the Hotel X on Princes Blvd. Here's the link:
https://hotelxtoronto.com/en/
Some of you may remember that we've met there before after other races. This Starbucks has outdoor seating as well.
We will still meet as usual on Saturday May 13, at 9 a.m. in the cemetery. And good luck to everyone in the race. It's such a fun race and a great feeling to take over Yonge Street!
