Day 75 - Lost Day I - Vie Profit

Ok, finally getting a few seconds to go back and blog the days that I missed out on. Somehow I haven't done anything majorly mind blowing but in this small little town, had so much to do.

Today I gave Vie a call and I was surprised when she knew, before I said anything, it was me. First time I'd used Canadian phones and the caller ID actually lists the persons name, not just their phone number. Also the first time that I'd spoken with her since probably grade 6 as had been emailing over the years.

So eventually went around to her house and was greeted by a German shepherd. Recognised my 6th grade teacher right away, no one can forget that smile :) Just chatting away for some time before heading over town and driving around, looking at the town.

Being a Saturday, managed to head over to the old Junior High that I spent 2 years at. The place literally hasn't changed, just older and falling apart. The table and chairs would be the exact same ones I sat in all those years ago. I was really disappointed that they'd painted over artworks on the walls that were put in during my time in the school. I was hoping to see them as there was a Batman one that I always found really interesting.

The other thing that really shocked me was a lack of computers. Apparently there is one computer lab but all those computers are 2nd hand from the high school when they get new ones. The real kicker is that there generally isn't internet access. These days, internet access would almost have to be as important as having a library. How can a school of this size not have internet access - just mind blowing!

Afterwards just drove around and were hoping to find a few people but they weren't at home. Just headed back to Vie's for a home cooked meal - how I've missed these. Such a nice change from fast food / things that can be easily cooked (particularly when you have a cook as good as Vie. Had Pickeral and Perogoes - one hadn't had since Canada and I don't ever remember the other one).