It was a shock to go to the washroom for the first time in China.  It was during a stop in a rural while taking a Sleeper Bus from Hong Kong to Yangshou. The bus was equipped with a small closet washroom, but I never saw anyone use it. If the locals were not using it, I wasn’t about to.

We had been warned about the toilets in China, but nothing could have prepared me for this experience. I followed other ladies from the bus into the building that housed the facilities. I was preparing myself to use a squat toilet for the first time, but to my surprise it was even worse.

If you have spent any amount of time in the area of Yangshou, China you have likely seen this man. He can be spotted in the tourist area known as West Street playing melodies on the reed flute.

Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day! No, it’s not a joke. It is a real celebration. For almost a decade now September 19th has been celebrated as International Talk Like A Pirate Day. It is spreading globally and gaining in popularity every year. People do all kinds of things to celebrate like dressing up for the occasion and talking in crazy pirate lingo. So get into the spirit, Arrrrrr Matey!

Check out the official website, you’ll find links to the facebook page that is now over 20,000 fans strong, as well as twitter and various other social media links.  International Talk Like A Pirate Day

GO CANUCKS GO!

The city of Vancouver is crazy with Canuck fever. Anything and everything that can have a Canuck’s jersey thrown on it has, including the statue of Lord Stanley himself.

The history of the Stanley Cup