Review part III: From then till now..

Returning from our trip Rabea and me started to have a look for job opportunities, to write applications, to call people...all definitely less fascinating and chilling than backpacking :)) Besides we met new friends here in Vancouver, celebrated halloween...

..went to a speed skating champion ship, where I almost lost my voice by supporting the German skaters..

..celebrated Rabeas birthday..

.. and went to Seattle to get our working visa validated. Now we are official temporary residents of Canada, have the right to work and to pay taxes :)) We were rather nervous when we reentered into Canada, border crossing with visa stuff is not the biggest fun on earth. they warn to in advanced that your visa could be denied because of financial reasons, lack of insurance etc. but everything went smoothly, they didn't ask for anything at all! MAPLE LEAF - we're coming!

P.S. oh yes, I forgot something: I found a job and may call me now "Marketing and Communications Specialist - European Market" at SUGOI Inc. (www.sugoi.com). They produce sports apparel for bikers, runners and swimmers, support a lot of sports events (iron man Hawaii, New York marathons etc.) and fly to sports fairs in Europe three times a year :)))))

Rabea is still searching for a job, is not that easy. But we think positive, and the new year will bring good news, I am sure.