Anyone who travels away from home for an extended period of time will understand, and feel what I am about to say next. We always have one food or drink that we crave very very much. I know Lesley Calvin craved a bagel ha ha. However random, we all have that craving. Ronny a couple other volunteers and I all shared a common craving. That was, BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS! Ronny and myself did not have the luxury to find true chicken wings due the fact that we live in a rather rural environment. This all changed this one day. The day we went to visit Amanda and Drew in Arequipa. We had the pleasure of their company and the taste of chicken wings on our tongues. We found TGIF. I am not one to usually enjoy a franchise as much or more than an individually or family owned restaurant, however, that day was heaven. One thing I anticipated was that the franchise would have been modified in some way, shape or form to meet some cultural equilibrium. I was wrong. When we entered I felt as if I were in Canada. Their product did not change one bit. This was an emotional experience. To be honest it felt kind of nice feeling like I was in home. Here are some photos of this experience.
Seeing family and friends
Sidewalks, so I can drag my feet when walking if desired
Emissions testing on every car
Tim Hortons
Sitting on a couch
CinemaDrinking water out of the tap with no fear
Towels with soap in public washroomsNot paying to use a public washroom
Playing one game of hockey
You already know how much I relate to your craving for chicken wings :). I miss talking on my cellphone and not having to worry if I'm low on credit, I don't like being cut off mid sentence :'(....your post made me hungry, thanks a lot Derek
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