I’m 3 weeks into my level 2 Spanish classes at the YMCA Language School. Last week, my Spanish teacher Tomas told us that in most Latin American countries, a lot of time is spent talking about family. He explained how Family is a big thing for his people. Not that family isn’t important in here, I proposed that perhaps talk of family in Latin America is what talk of the weather is to Canadians… It is my contention that no other topic stirs as many opinions and emotions in Canada as the weather. Sure we talk about family, but I have a sneaky suspicion that weather trumps family gossip all the time.
As some of you saw this week, I Twittered about the weather… It actually snowed all day Friday APRIL 4th, yet on Wednesday it was 8 degrees outside. The trees on my street are starting to bud, but the snow banks are still a quarter of the height of their trunks. The contrast is no longer beautiful… it’s depressing (yes, I’m complaining). This is why my best friend and I are escaping to South Beach next weekend. Although it’s just a couple of days of sun and warmth, I’m really hoping that spring will officially kick start soon after our return… I’ve never complained more about this wacky weather we’ve continued to have (i.e.: +4 to -8 to +8 degrees in 2.5 days). This winter has completely kicked my Canadian butt.
Filed under: Environment, People, Travel | Tagged: Latin America, snow, south beach, spanish lessons, teacher, warmth, weather, winter, YMCA Language School
