.: June 2005

Coming soon: Canada Day

Since this little blog always offered a bit more than just my pure canadian adventures but also a bit of general information and education I wanna continue this tradition by giving you an understanding of the Canada Day, canadas national day, which is celebrated on July 1st (this friday).

The Canada Day goes back to 1867 when on the first July the Dominion of Canada came into act which united the three british territories Canada (todays southern parts of Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (it seems that we Braunschweigers have always been first here).
In 1879 the holiday was created as Dominion Day and changed into Canada Day in 1982.

I'm looking forward to this since it is said to be celebrated very patriotic and entertaining.

The swiss week

This week Bea, Fabio and my old roommate Thomas returned from their travels through Canada to prepare finally their journey home to Switzerland.
I enjoyed to see them again and Bea and Tom arranged a BBQ to say goodbye to the people who are left.

Lots of stories and gossip at the common diner (fltr: me, Jörn Marten, Thomas, Daniela and Bea)

So my swiss friends: I will always remember these great times with you and especially the living in unit 20. Thanks a lot for this. I wish you all the best in your further ways of life and hope they will cross my again.

Sascha's birthday

On his 24th birthday Sascha organized a BBQ-party on his patio. It was a good idea to do so since it has been very hot during the week here with temperatures above 30°C (felt like nearly 40°C). Even the fridge had problems to keep the beer cold.

A present and a "luck wish card" for the "birthday child" (fltr: Daniela, Sascha, me and Jörn Marten)
Hope you had a good birthday Sascha, it's another step into our grown-up world for you ;-).

Bruce Peninsula

For this weekend Daniela, Sascha, Jörn Marten, Matt and me made a camping trip to the national park Bruce Peninsula which separates the biggest part of the Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay. At best weather conditions we enjoyed the nature in a kajak and by foot.

left: Kajaking around Tobermory, the last lighthouse has been automatized 14 years ago.
middle: Amazing cliffs and blue water at the Bruce's trail.
right: A picture of me taken by Daniela