I decided to start my countdown to Canada. As mentioned previously, we have major changes in how we live coming. For the past 8 years I have been spending 11 months in Thailand and one month in Canada. The exception was last year, when we spent just over 6 months in Canada.
We will stay in Canada for approximately 18 months this time around. The major reason is to put our son Jaidan into the Canadian school system starting in 5 year old kindergarten during March break 2020.
The next time we visit Thailand will probably be in the summer of 2021 for 3 months (June-July-August). At that time we will probably live in a condo in Pattaya which is a resort city compared to Bangkok. We will miss the night life, but not the prices, pollution, and traffic.
I just booked our flights on March 2nd 2020 and came up with a good compromise. The first leg is with China Airlines, from Bangkok to Taipei Taiwan which is 3.5 hours in duration, with a 2.5 hour stop over. I really hate rushing to catch the next flight and all the stress that created on a long trip.
The second and longest leg is with Air Canada, from Taipei to Vancouver, 10.5 hours, with a stop over of 4 hours in Vancouver. We arrive at lunch hour and get some exercise and eat lunch without rushing to the next gate.
The third leg is from Vancouver to Ottawa and is 4.5 hours in length. Unfortunately we will arrive at 12:03 and I am hoping some kind soul will pick us up. BTW we arrive on March 3rd as we gain a day.
We will also be living with my son Jordan and his gf Jessica in Osgoode Ontario. That is a big change from Manor Park but will be a great place for Jaidan to call home over the next couple of years. They have a great big house with a 4 door garage and a huge back yard with a pool. I anticipate putting Jaidan into Osgoode Public School as it is 8 minutes away.
Our first priority will be buying a car and a couple of beds and mattresses to sleep on. Jordan just bought a truck so he will be pressed into service to deliver the sleeping stuff.
This time around we have no domicile details to take care of such as OHIP, Social Insurance numbers, driver's licence renewals, doctor and dentist appointments, etc. I just have to change my address in multiple locations.
Thavorn will file an income tax return this year and I get to do some pension sharing. It should be a good couple of years.
As always, this blog will keep you informed, so stay tuned. 89 days and counting :-)
TTYL
Will decide in 10 m0nths
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