S&G is Back / U.A.E. Travels

SO... I'm home! Back to reality, back to my apartment, back to work, and back to getting excited for what looks like an INCREDIBLE 5th year at uni.

Before I get to all that (if I get to all that), here are 10 things I learned during my stint in the U.A.E. (which occurred after my two weeks in Turkey):

(1) It was such a fun experience seeing where one of my besties is from. I love you, Wally.

(2) Us Canadians/North Americans may have breakfast ALL wrong.

(3) You KNOW you are a fierce diva when you park your Hummer wherever you want - parking spots are for punks.

(4) Dubai is insane.

(5) Mitsubishi Lancers are matchboxes on wheels - don't rent them. They go from 0-60 in 1 hour.

(6) If you're of the fair-skinned persuasion, lather up with the sunscreen before going to Wild Wadi (even if it's overcast).

(7) Ride the Jumeirah Sceirah at Wild Wadi - you'll go down that slide faster than a Mitsubishi Lancer.

(8) Try a chocolate covered date. I've been thinking about the one I ate for about a week now.

(9) There is absolutely nothing wrong with staying in all day - even on vacation. Especially when it means watching "Titanic" with your sister.

(10) Home is where the heart is.

S&G Turkish Travels

I'm nearing the end of my two-week stint in Turkey.

10 things I've learned (for now):

(1) Turkish carpet salesman should teach MBA courses - they know their shit.

(2) It's ok to say no to baklava.

(3) When a shoe shiner drops his shoe brush, don't pick it up.

(4) Istanbul is insane.

(5) Ankara is kinda boring unless you have a cool cousin who lives there.

(6) Cappadocia is out of this world... literally.

(7) 15-hour days outside in Izmir are tiring, but satisfying.

(8) Eat lots of lamb.

(9) It's hard to say/remember Turkish words, except for acik cay (light tea).

(10) Home is where the heart is.