A year ago, I literally posted that about the move that sent Kawhi up north. Well, apparently that trade certainly paid off as the Toronto Raptors will be playing the GS Warriors (yawn) in the NBA Finals. No hate towards the Warriors, but aren’t we all sort of rooting for some new blood to take the Larry O’Brien?
Here’s a throwback post all about the great white north:
Oh Canada…
Orange County, California is more than housewives and McMansions. Granted, we do have our fair share of overly plasticized people, sprawling estates and vapid teenagers, but anyone who visits will encounter a far different vantage than what you might have seen in a show.
What they don’t show on TV is a 3 million + populated area filled with cultures from all corners of the world. There’s Little Saigon, Korean District, and Little Arabia to name a few neighborhoods around.
But, what started it all, and what was most attractive to settlers to this part of Southern California was its miles and miles of orange groves, hence the name of the county.
Before Walt stuck his spike down to create Disneyland, this whole area was filled with ranches amongst the fruit trees. And in some pockets of the area, you can still unearth some of the history of this county, especially in appropriately named Orange, California.
Well, the NBA is making moves. Toronto is a bit cooler than San Antonio, so be like Kawhi and start planning your trip up north.
As far as bucket lists go, Niagara Falls is typically a popular featured destination, for good reason. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, and it’s right in our own backyard. *Whispers: the Canadian side is better. Sore-y, not sore-y.
Oh Canada…
Portland is one of the great food cities in the country. Add the lush backdrop of Mt. Hood and the proximity to natural beauties such as Columbia River Gorge, and you have a perfect destination to spend a few days.
There are so many distinct personalities of the city, as depicted on Portlandia. While maybe a slight exaggeration, it certainly is an amalgam of cultures and types of people. So come with an open mind and an open stomach, grab a pair of Portland based Nikes and…
Just do it.
As far as bucket lists go, Niagara Falls is typically a popular featured destination, for good reason. I can’t believe I’d never been until now! It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, and it’s right in our own backyard. *Whispers: the Canadian side is better. Sore-y, not sore-y.
Of all of the places I’ve been in our great neighbor to the north, Canada, I had never made it to the eastern side of the country. But, with all of my immediate family out of the country for Thanksgiving, no time was better to seize the moment and head across the border to Toronto. I traded turkey for Tim Hortons, and I regret nothing.
Oh Canada…
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