First off, well.. there are only so many Canadians here, so it's really a gathering of bodies to celebrate that commonality. And its funny, because of all the exchange students, people from around the world become 'temporary Canadians' to come celebrate. Not normal that is for sure, but excellent all the same.
If I were at home, I would most likely be spending the weekend camping with family friends, the boys would all be fishing, while the girls sit back and give moral support. We would have a big BBQ, drink a couple beer, and maybe catch some fireworks that night. Really just taking the day as it comes from a lawn chair.
Here in Vienna, I am officially alone in my apartment. The last of them headed out the door in the wee hours of the morning. Even as a solo Canadian here now, I made myself a big pancake breakfast, and smothered it in home-made straight from Canada maple syrup, thank you Dad and Tyler. I don't know how 'Canadian' pancakes actually are, but you can't get much closer than maple syrup as I have been discovering since my arrival here.
Now what are good, very much Canadian foods besides maple syrup? I can honestly say I still struggle when fellow exchange students ask me this. What is a Canadian dish? Maybe I should be embarrassed at this, for not having a better answer.. but really.. what is there in Canada that does not have some sort of influence from another country or origin? Living with Albertan's my answer is now beef. I know that counts, but still.. its a just a cow.
Ah well, for now I will listen to Blue Rodeo and attempt my packing before celebrating this 144th birthday with a handful of "Canadians" here in Vienna. See you in 4 days Canada!!
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