Long Holidays
Since my move to Canada, for a long holiday, I can simply say that I have enjoyed nearly every moment. I finished University last year and decided, since I have been involved in some form of education since the age of 4, that I would treat myself to an entire year off.
That means away from everything I know, trying to seek out new experiences and simply living in a new place amongst new people and a new culture. I chose Canada because I love to travel and I love epic scenery. Other than my beloved Lake District in England, I have not seen enough of nature.
After hearing about the beauty of British Columbia I thought to myself I should go an check it out. That’s not mentioning the Yukon in the Northwest Territories and Nova Scotia. Canada offers some amazing countrysides and due to the size of the country (something I find a bit silly being European) I knew that I would have to travel around to see it all so I was satisfied on both fronts.
I have met some great people since I got to Canada and I know I will continue to meet great people. In general, people are more laid back here, and a lot more friendly. Community is a big thing here and I feel Canada is better off because of it. England and the UK as a whole could do with an injection of this great sense of community I have found.
Always polite and ready to offer help, Canadians have to be one of the biggest reasons for how positive my holiday in Canada has been and I can’t thank each of them enough.
As a fan of sports I have, unfortunately, been largely disappointed with what is on offer on the North American continent. American Football is slow, tedious and very “stop-start”. Basketball is back and forwards and doesn’t make any sense (why are the guys so ripped and yet not allowed any physical contact?) and the less said about Baseball the better. However, Hockey (now there is a sport) has been fantastic to watch. The game is fast paced and exciting and is an admirable replacement for the lack of real football.
I know I will continue to enjoy my trip and will miss this great country on my return to England. Good luck to the Canucks in the upcoming Winter Olympics!
Speaking of Canada, it has given me an excellent idea for Anny’s surprise engagement party: I think I know what we should put together. We should arrange some time at val thorens ski as a surprise.