At the moment my immediately family are spread throughout 4 countries and over 2 continents so there's little chance for family bonding... Last weekend however I managed to bond with someone else's family and, although I hadn't imagined it would be in the least bit painful, it ended up surpassing even those initial optimistic expectations. I don't know if I have said it yet but Canadians really are the friendliest and most genuinely welcoming bunch of boys and girls I have ever come across! I'm beginning to question how I have ever been able to be such a cynic when the universe keeps spewing out such beautiful people, places and experiences. Every day of my Canadian experience has, thus far has surprised and delighted me. 10 points Canada!