Goodbye Canada! or Quebec? Whatever! :)
11 Sep 2011 7 Comments
in MicioTrip Tags: canada, enzyme, quebec
Was the 2nd of June when I put foot for the first time in Canada.
This experience wasn’t in my original plans, also I’m not the one that does a lot of plans, but my objective was to fly in my dear Australia for travel, work and enjoy that awesome Continent.
But then, mostly for fun, I sent a job application to Enzyme. And then the call… the contract… the signature of the contract… and with a very short notice, I had my backpack ready and flip flop on, ready to fly to Canada.
What can I say about this 3 months in Sainte-Adele? It was a good experience, that help me to grow up even more, to understand myself, to be more patient and to know all the facetings of my character. I learn how to more lenient, comprehensive, calm and laborious. I put 100% in my work, I have given my entire availability, I wanted to prove to myself that I CAN DO EVERYTHING. But now it’s time to greet this land, these people… I believe that is not a real goodbye. I feel it in myself, that one of these days I will come back, soon or later, for travel or for work I don’t know yet.
I want to greet with a warm hug all my colleagues in Enzyme, but I’d like to give a huge and special hug to all the Canadians, or better, Quebecois, cause they have been so cordial, friendly, affectionate, kind and exquisite.
A truly advise to all the travellers of the World: you definitely have to visit Quebec soon or later, you will not regret it for sure! Warm hospitality and breathtaking landscapes awaits you. Thanks, because you have led to a superior level my conception of hospitality and kindness of heart.
And now ITALY!
With his flaws, with his rubbish, but it still ITALY.
I really looking forward to hug again my friends, but most of all of to embrace again a special person, that although the 3 months of absence from home, she was always there, to support me, comfort me, and amuse me. I love you!
See you guys, have a good one!
Sainte-Adele Big City Life!
31 Jul 2011 3 Comments
in MicioTrip Tags: Australia, canada, Dreams, quebec, Sainte-Adele
I remember that I used the same title for a post on my blog when I was in London. Fuck, I had such a good time in UK. First London, then Leeds and York… wwoooaah! But I’m in Canada now, in Quebec, 70 kms from Montreal, in a small town called Sainte-Adele. The life here is quiet and relax. Take your time for everything, no car, no mobile for me. It’s nice.
But…
Yes… there is a BUT.
No I’m kidding, there is no BUT, seriously I love this place, there’s a lot of stuff to do: visiting parks, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, and much much more. Ok, maybe in winter is going to be different: -40 degrees, frozen lakes, dead trees, 2 meters of snow. Not nice for me 
But at the moment I’m enjoying this place, I think one day I’d like to come back, with more time and more money, for visits more places, doing more things.
I’m glad too that I can share my dreams with someone else, someone that I care, someone that I love, someone that is not here with me right now. I consider myself really lucky, because the journey that awaits us is long, difficult, and sharp.
Now I leave you with this thing that pop up in my head few minutes ago:
Mirrors tell lies. Go in front of the mirror, raise your right arm. Which arm is raised in the mirror? The left arm.
Funny eh?
Ok it’s not funny.. whatever 
Time to go, take care guys!
Progression
26 Jun 2011 5 Comments
in MicioTrip Tags: canada, enzyme, quebec, video games tester
It’s been a long time since my last post, so I wanted to give you guys some updates about my life here in Canada: the job is awesome, testing video games is not so easy as it seems! It’s a real pain in the rear! The company is great and the people are friendly and nice.
I live in a nice cottage in the Hotel Chantecler area (google it) with 3 other guys: 2 French (David and Jean) and 1 Spanish (Jon). I’m the mama of the house, I’m cooking nice meals everyday for everyone and in exchange I don’t have to wash a single plate! Good good!
I can use all the facilities of the hotel too, gym, squash, internet, swimming pool, jacuzzi with whirlpool, sauna and the beach at the lake.
With the help of Yoko, our Japanese work colleague, we already visited the surrounding of Sainte-Adele and fortunately, she give us a ride almost everyday for going to work and back.
What else?? I feel great, I feel I can do whatever I want and I’m more optimist than ever! I have to thanks too that beautiful red head girl that gives me support and listen all my rant, laugh and fight with me and… c’mon fottiti cazzo!!
That’s it for now, if you want to see my last pictures just found me on Facebook.
Cheers!
Canada?? Challenge accepted!
03 Jun 2011 5 Comments
in MicioTrip Tags: canada, miciotrip, montreal, quebec
Finally I’m back on the road again, this time on the other side of the globe: after spending 1 year in Australia, 3 months in South East Asia and another 3 months around Europe, I decide to find a job in Canada and try to prove to myself that I can survive to Grizzly Bears, Albino Polar Bears and French Quebec Canadian People. Okay I’m joking, bears are an easy challenge, not sure about the French Canadian!
On the flight from Frankfurt to Montreal I met an Italian-Croatian-Canadian guy that gave me some good addresses for grocery store and Italian food in Montreal and he offered me a couch whenever I’m around. And after him a lovely lady who offered me a lot of Swiss chocolates!! Omg they were soooo good!
Ah! I want to say something for the girls out there: sorry ladies, I have a beautiful girlfriend right now
And for the guys out there too: sorry boys, no pics of my beautiful girlfriend
Talk you soon mates!
Cheers
I love statistics!
22 Apr 2011 3 Comments
in MicioTrip Tags: cool statistic, statistics, trip statistic
Hey everyone!
Basically I had nothing to do this afternoon, so I start calculating how many kilometres I did in the last 17 months! And here we go:
Number of trip with:
flights 18
buses 28
trains 2
cars 5
motorbikes 1
bicycles 2
ferries 9
Total kilometres with:
flights 47234
buses 6935
trains 1322
cars 1676
motorbikes 86
bicycles 40
ferries 509
Total kms: 57802
Earth’s circumference: 40009
Yes! Oh my God! I really love statistics, especially regarding my trips!
Ok mates, take care and catch you soon!
Back to Krukkoland!
17 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
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Yes guys, after one month in the crazy England, I’m back to Germany! I really want to thanks again my friends Kate and Mikey for the hospitality in their home, for the patience and for the support. Thanks mates, hope to see you soon!
Now now now.. my next plan? Wandering around for a couple of weeks in Germany, trying to catch up with an Oz mate and visit some other friends! And on the 3rd of May: PARIS! Uh yeah! Paris la ville de l’amour, des bouffe et vins, lala lala! I’m gonna say hi, or better “salut” to some other friends there! Will be AWESOME!
Ok c’est bon, time to say goodbye!
Ciao ciao
Take care
Like a rolling stone
06 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
Yes I am.
It’s been a while guys, almost 20 days since my last update and I have no big news. At the moment I just had breakfast at McDonald (gross) in Leeds, today I’m gonna go back to Kate and Mickey in Pickering, 20 miles north of York. I already been there last weekend and I really enjoyed the hospitality, the country side and the food of Yorkshire.
I want to thank Anja too for the hospitality in Leeds, you are a really nice and sweet girl, I wish you best luck for everything and see you later.
Ok ok, keep in touch guys, take care everyone
London and then…
17 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment
It’s time to move back to London, I’m gonna try to find a good job and save some money! I enjoyed this week in Germany, a week full of relax and nice weather too!
Ah.. I have another news.. I GOT A JOB IN CANADAAA!! YEEAAHHHHH!!! I’m gonna be a tester-translator for VIDEOGAMES! Yeah, fucking videogames man! I will get a free return flight, 1 month free rent, insurance and visa. I’m freaking happy!! Yes yes yessss!! LET’S ROCK BABY!
Ok.. *cough*.. have a good one guys
Back on the road
07 Mar 2011 2 Comments
Finally, on Wednesday I will be back on the road! I’m gonna hit Germany first, then UK, yes back to London. I really love London, it’s so multi cultural, a melting pot. I’m definitely going to work there, until I get a call from somewhere more appealing like Canada or Australia.
I really enjoyed this time spent in Italy, I had a lot of nights out with my friends, a lot of dinner all together and a lot of laughs. But it’s time to go, but I will be back soon!
Cheers
