Four months have passed without me blogging, and my favourite month – September is here! I can reassure my readers that instead of blogging, I had a very busy summer, working many shifts at the hospital, and training hard (and smart!) of course. Between the standard running, strength, and cycling training I managed to get away for a few short trips, from which I’ve included pictures below.

I have also moved away from New Brunswick, taking a leave of absence from my position for 13 months. I must thank my co-workers, fellow ski and biathlon club members, and the people of New Brunswick for making my last 15 months in the province an amazing and unforgettable experience – I hope to be back in October 2016!

What am I up to for the next 13 months? I suppose you’ll just have to keep reading this blog over the coming weeks to find out…

May 2015 – another trip into the Chic Choc Mountains.

It may not be apparent in the photo – but those cornices are huge!

We observed this moose from a distance, for close to an hour.

Oh dear – very close!

The sun is shining, but the Atlantic is still icy cold in May – don your drysuits!

June 2015 – the Restigouche River at its finest.

Passing a salmon fishing boat.

A perfect campsite.

My friend and training partner Brennan traveled all the way from Switzerland to join me on the river!

I had never eaten lobster before living in New Brunswick!

Doing some hiking above Carleton-sur-Mer.

Wind farm.

One of the higher points outside of the Chic Choc mountains.

Waterfalls, elaborate staircases.

After years of faithful service, Murphy was sold.

Always planning the next adventure…