Oh Canada...
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With the easing of requirements to travel between countries, Yessa and I decided to take an international driving trip and check out the IKEA that’s only 2 hours 18 minutes away from us.
We left around 9 a.m., excited to see a new country and to pick up necessary items from IKEA.
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We missed an exit off the interstate which led to an extra hour on the trip there, but customs was quick and we got to IKEA a little after noon, ready to set the wheels in motion.
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We ended up making three trips in and out of the store. We’ve gotten to be pros about planning for packing the car, taking a break to regroup if we need to, and adjusting our preferences based on what’s available or not.
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It was a fun trip and we accomplished a great deal. I was so grateful to have Yessa along for her company and design sense.
And we only had to pack the van once!
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IKEA took seven hours out of our day and when Yessa found a well-reviewed sushi place 5 minutes from IKEA, we knew we’d found the perfect end to the day.
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The drive home was fast with no traffic and no missed exits. We pulled into the driveway at 10:40 p.m., grateful to be home.
We might even go back next week. It was a great trip and we’ve got so much of the area to explore.