I have already announced in my Expat Diary that we were on the fly again.
And here we are, having moved a second time in less than two years, and this during a worldwide pandemic and crisis of all things. Yet, we made it safely to the States and we couldn’t be happier to be here. And we even landed in California, the place I had dreamed about for so so long…
Here comes the sun! From now on, I will post about coastal towns, road trips, wine country, national parks, and exploring and living in the beautiful Golden State of California. I hope you stay with me and follow me pursuing my dreams?! Goodbye Singapore, and hello San Francisco!
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