I have been in Canada for a week now and feel that I am now able to comment on this great Commonwealth nation in the Northern Hemisphere. I have learned many things about this country and its people in the time I have been here, and so I will educate those of you who have not yet ventured into this land.
1. Their cheese is orange (like the colour of carrots)
2. Their eggs are yellow (like the colour of lemons, bright yellow)
3. Snow, the white stuff found on everything outdoors, is cold!
4. Wind makes it even colder!
5. Hockey and other sports involving ice are the chief interests of many citizens
6. 'Coles' to Canadians is a bookstore, not a grocery store (supermarket) as it is in Australia
and I'm sure there are many more, but not that come to mind at the moment.
I'm very much enjoying my time in Canada, he weather has not been too cold (although to someone from 'down under' it's still freezing!) I've enjoyed getting in on some Canadian Christmas traditions, doing some baking, going on adventures and having a lovely time :) Yesterday I went ice skating at Olympic Oval (which some of you may recognize from scenes in 'Cool Runnings') which was quite the experience! After quite a few laps I finally started to venture away from the edge with the barricades that I could hold on to or crash into, whichever the situation required, however I was still being lapped by very small children who must have been skating since they could walk!! I've also tagged along for some Christmas shopping, learned some new games and all in all, had a lovely time.
Have a happy and blessed Christmas at whatever time Christmas comes for you in your part of the world.
Stay tuned for more adventures to come!
I'm glad to hear no big ice skating stacks this time. Sounds like you're having an amazing time.
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