Oh Canada!

I remember now how much I love about Canada. It's not enough that it's beautiful. Or that Canadian's have a lyrical way of speaking that really does end with "eh." There's the fact that donuts are a national treasure. Ok, I may be exaggerating, but they do take their donuts very seriously here. I respect that. donuts have to be my number one child hood comfort food. Forget all my fancy fitness knowledge while I go on for a minute here. There's no dunkin donuts here. tim Horton is the chain name and there are plenty of those. But there are also many others who advertise their freshly made wares. My head turns backwards at every sign and my voice says with satisfaction, "oh." And yet, I still haven't had a single one on this trip. because I know that once I start, there may be no return :)

That aside, I love how friendly people are here. Of couse, not everybody is. I'm not a dope. But realy, I find that people are far more polite and friendly here. And funny. It may that this is British Columbia and sarcasm is a fine art here.

The dinge on the buildings takes me aback though. Weather can be harsh here and the buildings take a beating. Paint is grey and chipped. The air is kind of grey. But there is a briskness that helps to compensate and a greenery that seduces. I went to walk around Home Depot this morning just to fantasize about garden possibilities on my patio back home. Yes folks, Home Depot is here too.

I'm also not sure what to think about the fact that the Canadian Lunie (dollar) has caught up with America's George. I think I rather liked being the wealthy tourist. Now, the Canadian economy is doing jsut fine without us. I guess the rest of the world isn't having much confidence in America these days. Of course, I had a clue from various world articles, but there is nothing like seeing it all up close, with your wallet.

It's good to be back here. It'll be good to go back too. Sure, I'll miss the mountain range view from the ocean. Eventually, I'll quit wondering where I lost the disposable camera full of great pictures. I'll be conent without knowing that Ikea is only 20 minutes away. After all, I'm supposed to be in purge mode still. And finally, once I go home, I can stop salivating at the thought of all these donuts!