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"Stepping out into a different world Maria and Tony Lacey left Australia's hot summer behind them and landed in Canada in the depths of a freezing winter so that Maria could undertake an International Teaching Fellowship. Maria's extensive diaries have been transformed into a compelling read. Discover how she navigated snowy roads on the wrong side in the dark, encountered students with different attitudes, practices and slang, attempted snowy and icy sports with minimal success, made it to all ten provinces across Canada and developed friendships with so many people she met. Praise for this book ""The book brings to life an experience that is down-to-earth and relatable because there's a traveller in all of us. The author has done a great job in bringing a year in her life to the world."" - Dr Janice Simpson ""I enjoyed the book a great deal. The author is an extremely articulate writer using wonderful adjectives and imagery."" - BJ Davis ""This is such a great book - entertaining as well as informative."" Amanda Spedding, award winning author"

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I feel like this is a great trawl through Maria's memories and a permanent reminder of specific events that happened and people she met while she was on her great adventure. - Dr Geraldine Exton What a time she had! Canada sounds like a wonderful place to visit. Some of the descriptions of Banff were lovely and really showed her delight in the place. I also enjoyed the sense of humour dotted throughout. - Debbie Macer The book brings to life an experience that is down-to-earth and relatable because there's a traveller in all of us. There is a warmth with the author's seemingly instant engagement with the people she meets and works with. Her focus on education as a key theme in the book demonstrates her passion and joy in this wonderful profession. Teachers and people who are keen to see how professionals seek to influence and engage young people will recognise her teaching skills throughout. The author has done a great job in bringing a year in her life to the world. - Dr Janice Simpson I enjoyed the book a great deal. The author is an extremely articulate writer using wonderful adjectives and imagery. - BJ Davis

I feel like this is a great trawl through Maria's memories and a permanent reminder of specific events that happened and people she met while she was on her great adventure. - Dr Geraldine Exton What a time she had! Canada sounds like a wonderful place to visit. Some of the descriptions of Banff were lovely and really showed her delight in the place. I also enjoyed the sense of humour dotted throughout. - Debbie Macer The book brings to life an experience that is down-to-earth and relatable because there's a traveller in all of us. There is a warmth with the author's seemingly instant engagement with the people she meets and works with. Her focus on education as a key theme in the book demonstrates her passion and joy in this wonderful profession. Teachers and people who are keen to see how professionals seek to influence and engage young people will recognise her teaching skills throughout. The author has done a great job in bringing a year in her life to the world. - Dr Janice Simpson I enjoyed the book a great deal. The author is an extremely articulate writer using wonderful adjectives and imagery. - BJ Davis

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Maria Lacey grew up in a large family near Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne's south-east. Like many of her eight siblings, Maria became a teacher. Her father said, 'It's all my fault for painting the wall of the shed black and giving you chalk.' Maria taught in small primary schools and returned to teaching after her six children all started school. She spent 20 years teaching at a country secondary school, during which time, she undertook an International Teaching Fellowship in Canada. Maria has retired, loves swimming, bike riding and spending time with her grandchildren. She lives in country Victoria with her husband, Tony.

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