I was 8 the first time I escaped the US. Some family members and I traveled to New York for a wedding. At this point in time, I remember exactly nothing about the wedding, but I do remember how I pestered my dad to go to Canada. This was pre-2001 where adults only needed a…
Tag: Canada
Connecting over hockey in Montreal
Sport… and hockey I am a self-professed sports fan. While I don’t go crazy about them, I do consider it a mission to attend sporting events wherever I go. This desire has led me to see hockey in Canada and France. I’ve watched soccer in England, Peru, and Argentina. I’ve attended cock fighting in Ecuador…
Oh Canada, why you gotta treat me so bad
Travel: It’s not all fun and smooth sailing. Once upon a time, Canada gave me an exceedingly hard time at the border crossing. My entry to Canada wasn’t smooth. I was questioned like everyone else, but then I was singled out for additional inspection. I guess border guard 1 didn’t like the vague answers I…