The autobiographical story of a post WWII German soldier who emigrates to Canada. Erich Mehlhase describes his unfulfilling life in post-war Germany and the thrill of leaving it all to relocate to a new land. Erich describes his adventures in dairy farming, nickel mining, and egg farming as well as his fulfilment of his life long desire to fly an airplane. A very personal account by a great story-teller.