I Adore Canada

When I first got to Canada I thought that I wouldn't have any fun. I was basically going there to help my cousins out. They have a variety store that is open every single day. They needed a break, and invited me to come over to help them out. I wasn't about to say no to a free trip, and I was willing to go on a working vacation.

I really didn't expect anything. In fact, I was dreading the trip when it came around to leaving. I couldn't imagine being somewhere for two weeks where I wouldn't really know anyone that well. Especially since I am staying with them.

The first few days were a shock to me. I had to wake up earlier (this was terrible to me as I adore sleep) because of the time change, and I had to adjust to living with little children that constantly wanted to play. I was basically living with strangers.

I slowly fell in love with Canada. I would take long walks by the lake (they live by lake Ontario). The kids and I would bike to the park to then play on the swings. I would have long conversations with the locals, and drink cupfuls of coffee.

Toronto is the perfect little city. It's a large city, but very different from the large cities that I am used to. People walk down the street, and greet every single person that they walk by. People know you by your name, and everything is so green.

Canada is just so different. They don't have guns so you never have to worry about being shot. Their traffic is NOTHING compared to the ones that I have to deal with on a regular basis. Canada loves their people, and the Canadians are very proud people. You see their flag everywhere. It's on their bikes, clothing, cars, and houses. They love their country, and it's evident when you see how well they take care of each other.

Canada is extremely green, and I don't mean the scenery (although their scenery is very green). They recycle, and I don't think I ever saw litter. Everyone bikes around or walk, and their grocery bags cost 5 cents. They care about their carbon footprint, and I just love that.

The weather is really random though. It would be humid one day, and the next day it would rain. It started to become cold by the time it was time I was leaving to go back home. Cold in the summer? Now that was unheard of for me. I even got to see lightning up close and personal while I was flying into Toronto. It was really fascinating.

Niagara Falls was really beautiful. I remember going as a child, but it's so much more amazing to me now that I see it as an adult. I couldn't appreciate it as a child, but now I can.

My cousins and their children were so sweet to me. I was feed constantly, and the children always made sure I was included in everything. I felt so at home with them, and we definitely became close during my stay.

I had a great time to Canada even though I didn't do much. I was happy just working, and taking hikes to the lake. Life seems so simple and uncomplicated when I was there.

I love it so much that I can actually say that I can imagine myself living there. :)