Maple Leaf Forever

O' Canada,
Our Home
and
Native Land







Long weekends, growing up, almost always involved trips to my family’s cottage on Georgian Bay. As I got older, I appreciated these quiet getaways so much more; a wilderness retreat for ultimate relaxation, escape, and simultaneous fun and out-of-controlness… and as my time here passes, and the summer months are upon us, I miss it more and more. But since luck is on my side these days, I was thrilled to discover I wasn't the only person who desired a cottage getaway... and what better way to to do it then the July 1st weekend. And so, my fellow Canadian friends (along with some others who chose to support the Maple Leaf for the occasion) rented an amazing “cottage” in the mountains not too far outside Busan. It was a great way to celebrate the nation we are all so far away from and the home we often miss so much. A red and white weekend in the wilderness, escaping the concrete jungle we call home, to frolic in the river, bbq, listen to Canadian music, get into some guitar sing songs, go night swimming and celebrate with fire works and the national anthem at midnight…. It was the best alternative to my cottage that I could ask for! Oh, Canada!