Episode 8- on moving to Canada from Ecuador with $100 in her pocket, learning from being uncomfortable and creating “home” and family wherever you are with Francisca Vasconez

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Places we talk about in this episode:

• South Africa

• Ecuador

• St John, New Brunwick

• St John’s, Newfoundland

• Galapagos

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Patagonia

• Chile

• Easter Island

• Dominican Republic

Moai statues on Easter Island

Arepas- a traditional South American dish that Fran loves to make

Volver, her movie recommendation by director Pedro Almodóvar

Pasochoa Tambo Lodge: Fran’s family’s BnB

Photo Diary

Climbing the corporate ladder at the Toronto Film School

Connecting via Facetime with her Mom and Dad

Morning coffee routine in Ecuador

Creating a home, Fran's partner Simon chilling at home

Home reno before

Home reno rewards!

Meet Arthur: Fran's teddy bear :)

Fran's necklace from her Grandfather

Visiting Africa

Safari in South Africa

Rockin' it in South Africa

Hiking Lion's Head in Cape Town

Exploring in Galapagos Islands!

Beauty in Dalhousie, New Brunswick

Local adventures in Fredericton, New Brunswick

Camping at Toronto Island

Enjoying hot springs in Ecuador

Sailing in Lake Ontario

The iconic Lake Louise, Alberta

Hiking in Alberta