Reverse culture shock – Hello darkness my old friend Reverse culture shock. I’d heard about it. When you arrive home, and to your eyes, everything is as it was. But to your heart, it’s all so different. Well, it’s 6 a.m., and I’ve been ‘home’ for just under two weeks, and I’m just tired. I have slept little since being home. I have done nothing very productive...
In London planning our next adventure!
Calgary Stampede – if it’s good enough for royalty… Rodeos have a long and complex history that dates back to the early days of cattle ranching in North America. They originated in the late 19th century as informal competitions among cattle ranchers and cowboys to showcase their skills in handling livestock. Over time, these events evolved into more...
Tipis and Unicorns Tipi time. So, it’s six o clock in the morning. I’ve been awake most of the night. But that’s not a complaint. My bed for the night is a relatively uncomfortable wooden thing with a minimal plastic mattress. A sleeping bag and a fluffy unicorn coloured blanket we bought in Wal-Mart to cheer up the cold Canada camping nights. And did I mention...
Canada stands for…? Canada. What do you think of when you hear the word Canada? This question was asked to Canadians and tourists on a TV show on Canada Day. We had just arrived in Vancouver, and I hadn’t really been out and about yet so still only had my preconceived ideas. What do you think of? My answers were typical to the other tourists in the...
