Saturday, May 31, 2008



It's now time to talk about Canada:

Canada is quite a impressive country, at least it was for me. Despite the fact that it is in North America, the country's customs and even atmosphere resemble those from Europe.
Please, keep in mind that I have not been in the Northern areas of the United States, so I'm not aware whether in reality Canada has a lot in common with the northern region. What I do know is that the southern part of the United States and Canada are completely different.
Perhaps, because I like the cold, I find the country's weather to be perfect, with strong contrasts between winter and summer.
The country has a lot to offer: Great nightlife, great cuisine and even better lifestyle. Though life there can get a little expensive, I think those who can can afford it, find in Canada the perfect home.
The winters next to a fireplace can be magical, and excursions to the Niagara Falls, in the border of Ontario with New York, are a must. The view is fabulous!
Hotels there can get a little expensive, but there is something for everyone: for those who like luxury traveling, and for those, like me, who have enough with a bed to sleep!
A week in Canada can be an invaluable experience. Two weeks in the country and you many not want to leave!

Monday, May 12, 2008


After spending the last weeks talking about some of the places where I have been, I think I should now spend some time talking about where I want to go next. Perhaps, some of you who may have had the pleasure of being there, can make suggestions.
I grew up in a family of artist: My uncle is a well-known painter, my father has exhibited his paintings in countries as diverse as Jamaica, Cuba, Spain, Portugal and the United States and my brother seems to be following the same path. I, however, have never been able to draw too well, and I know that as an artist I wouldn't make enough to sustain myself. What I did get from this family of artists was a passion for art, more specifically, a passion for art history. In fact that would have been my minor if it weren't because my university refuses to offer the classes I need.
Anyway... you may be wondering how this love for art has nothing to do with this blog. Well, I want to go back to where everything began. I want to go and visit the civilizations from Antiquity where the greatest works of engineering and art men has ever seen were once created: Egypt and Mesopotamia.
I want to one day open an old album of photos and show my grandchildren how their grandma once stood in front of the pyramids; took pictures next to an sphinx. Maybe, how she even discovered some archaeological treasure.
Hopefully, I will soon have he chance to go on this adventure!

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