Oh Canada

I just met a Californian who told me he wears a Canadian flag pin when he travels! I am feeling especially proud to be Canadian right now. I am sure it is partially the leftover buzz from team Canada's success at the Rio games, partially from the Tragically Hip show last Saturday (haven't stopped humming "Ahead By a Century" for 4 days!), partially the time I spent the last two weeks at my in-laws cabin. But it is also travelling. I don't think I wear my maple leaf proudly enough day to day when I am at home. I think I take for granted how wonderful our 'Home and Native Land' is. But flying over oceans, listening to airplane instructions in Dutch and knowing the next time I touch down will be in South Africa, has me feeling all warm and fuzzy to be a Canadian. That's not a bad way to start an adventure! I am currently waiting at the Amsterdam airport for our next KLM flight to Joburg. The flight here was completely hassle free. I know it is not the greatest photo in the world, but check out the box they served our breakfasts in. It doesn't get much better than that!