There he is. That’s the man we followed to the UK.
It’s now just over a year since he came to this country. He says it’s been a remarkable time — even with the lockdown.
I should have known life was going to be interesting with him. He was always a little different from the others. Funny. Infuriating. Kind.
He’d tease you mercilessly and then turn around and give you the sweetest hug.
“Trust me?” he’d ask.
“No,” I’d reply.
Yet here we are. Half way across the world from where we started. Walking in golden woods on trails strewn with fallen leaves.
“You haven’t been to Richmond Park yet. I’ve got to take you there,” he said a couple of nights ago.
I wasn’t sure I wanted to go. I was too comfortable in our neighbourhood, in the familiar and the safe. I didn’t want to venture out again, particularly in lockdown.
“We don’t have to walk there do we? Not sure I’m up for a very long walk,” I hesitated.
“No. We’ll need to take the bus.”
He took our son on a bike ride to that park. Only after they got back did he tell me they went on the freeway for a bit.
“There were bike paths,” he said as he tried to calm me down. “We were perfectly safe.”
He does that. He tries things. Takes calculated risks. Drives me nuts.
“Trust me,” he tells me.
I’m always scared to.
But here we are. Half way across the world from where we started. Having a wonderful time.
For Six Word Saturday and Festival of Leaves
Nomad Online 
17 responses to “He takes us on big adventures”
I love your heartfelt stories. It touches me…thanks for that!
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It’s a pleasure. Thank you for stopping by!
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It can be difficult feeling ungrounded in a sense of place. But it’s a rare gift to find such a spirit with whom to share those moments of falling leaves.
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I think I agree LT 😊
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That’s so good to know, Aggie! I’m glad he makes you happy. I remember Richmond Park from a long time ago 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo! 😁
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Glad your big adventure has been a good one so far!
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Thank you Sandy 🙂
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Welcome!
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Great photo and loving words. Sounds like a great adventure.
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So far so good Rebecca 😊
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Beautiful post. Thanks for linking up.
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No problem Dawn. Thank you for hosting!
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I glad things are working out for you in your new home. God bless you and your family. Love the photo.♥
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Thank you so much Ruth!
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That’s the best kind of love isn’t it…the kind where you’re always a slight tad uncomfortable, on edge. Keeps the spark alive <3!
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Not sure Zoe! But it certainly keeps things interesting. 🙂
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