We crossed back into the States about 12:30 this afternoon. It's nice to see signs in miles instead of kilometers, gas priced by the gallon, etc. You know, I could never quite figure out just how much we paid for gas in Canada.
All of the Canadians we met were really nice. They appreciated our desire to visit their country and were glad to make suggestions about (aboat) what to see and do.
We'll end up back in New Jersey tonight and pickup the girls early tomorrow morning. If the Lord wills we will be back home in Tennessee by tomorrow night.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Happy Canada Day
OK, so I am a day late. We just had so much fun celebrating Canada Day that I didn't have time to post yesterday.
At breakfast when the server brought our check she said, "Happy Canada Day!" That was the first we had thought about it being a Canadian holiday. Everything except restaurants was closed. Even Walmart. They obviously take their holidays seriously here and don't use them as a means of wealth building.
Shortly after finishing breakfast we filled up the van with gas. I bought a couple of drinks and when I completed the transaction I looked at the clerk and said, "Happy Canada Day!" He smiled really big (knowing I was American) and said, "Thank ya! Sames to ya!" And they think we talk funny.
Last night we drove down to Toronto for worship and saw Heather and Dave. Dave's family was in for the holiday (July 4th, not Canada Day) and it was good to see everyone. We got in late but really enjoyed our time last evening.
A bit of history I learned from Dave about Canada Day. It seems that they celebrate July 4th but do it a few days early, shooting off fireworks near Lake Ontario for the Americans on the other side to view. How nice! These Canadians are really great folks.
At breakfast when the server brought our check she said, "Happy Canada Day!" That was the first we had thought about it being a Canadian holiday. Everything except restaurants was closed. Even Walmart. They obviously take their holidays seriously here and don't use them as a means of wealth building.
Shortly after finishing breakfast we filled up the van with gas. I bought a couple of drinks and when I completed the transaction I looked at the clerk and said, "Happy Canada Day!" He smiled really big (knowing I was American) and said, "Thank ya! Sames to ya!" And they think we talk funny.
Last night we drove down to Toronto for worship and saw Heather and Dave. Dave's family was in for the holiday (July 4th, not Canada Day) and it was good to see everyone. We got in late but really enjoyed our time last evening.
A bit of history I learned from Dave about Canada Day. It seems that they celebrate July 4th but do it a few days early, shooting off fireworks near Lake Ontario for the Americans on the other side to view. How nice! These Canadians are really great folks.
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