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.