Today we leave Ireland, a big step in the processus

We’ll spend 15 days in France relaxing before the big jump to Montreal. We have just gave back the keys to our flat, everything is beautful and clean. On the road to the holidays !!! If we can call it like that.

We can not really say that we realize what is going on, only 30 days left before the departure.

After returning to France in 2 weeks we will be flying to Montreal.

Probably the day before, or, the “D” day that we’ll say that this is not holidays, but, a new life restarts. But, for now, we enjoy the last days in Ireland and then we will enjoy being with the family.

The countdown is running, after the Guiness and the Irish Setter lets enter the Molson and the Moose…

A book will close, and what a book, a 4 1/2 years step with a lot of chapters.

It is obvious that it is with great emotion that we leave Ireland in 15 days. This is probably because this step has allowed us to reach the final goal on Canada.

Indeed, we were able to gain experience, maturity through a variety of positions that we had. Besides Canada, Ireland has allowed us to travel everywhere, to live decently, and speak English fluently, something useful today.

“Voila”, there are 15 short days before closing the final chapter of the clover leaf’s book, and open the Volume 1 of the maple leaf’s book.

As planned the removal company came to collect our effects. We had already prepared some stuff out the cupboard to help them and see what stays here or not. The packing can start now! Yes, this time we won’t do anything!

2.30 later our effects were in boxes ready to leave to Montreal.

Appointment in 6 to 8 weeks!

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As we cross the ocean and change the currency we decided to open an account in canada from ireland to make our life easier.

Two canadian bank offer on their website the possibility to do so for the “new comers in canada” :

• Desjardins: http://www.desjardins.com/en/particuliers/clienteles/nouveaux_arrivants/index.jsp
• HSBC : https://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/en/personal/immigration-canada/new-to-canada/financial-services-new/hsbc-passport

But who choose? Both offers are interesting, Desjardin is really popular in Quebec, and, HSBC worldwide… what to do?

I give a try, I call their customer service for more info!

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