Nova Scotia Summer 2012 Trip #1

Alright, only like a month late, but here we go. Rather than going chronological like I did the Vancouver trip, I'll just focus on certain topics and try not to rant for too long. So, after a long red eye flight to Halifax, plus a delay due to fog, I finally met up with C Mac and CM in Hali. Took a much needed power nap in the early afternoon, and then hit the city for a meal and some casino action. What a way to start my vacation too; I sat down at the texas hold'em bonus table game with $100 and walked away with $170! It was a sign of things to come! A great first night in the city with some great people.

Next morning, C Mac and I headed up to Antigonish, my hometown. Back when I lived in Nova Scotia, driving to Halifax seemed to take forever, what a long two to two and a half hour drive it was. But after living in northern Alberta, I believe my perspective has changed. Driving the six to eight hours to Grande Prairie or Edmonton on a regular basis makes that Halifax drive look puny. Time flew by and before we knew it, we were in the Nish! The first day was pretty epic. We got into town around noon. I got to see family for a bit and then went to kick around the soccer ball with some old buddies; work out the rust before the big game that night.

That first night back, I was lucky enough to play a season game with my old soccer club. I was looking forward to this moment for months. I didn't realize how much I love competitive soccer until I moved up to northern Alberta where recreational soccer was a struggle. The game that night was great too because we were playing another Antigonish team, so I could catch up with some other individuals that I knew well from back home. I had to play the first half playing goalie (my old position from my youth. I didn't do too bad, no goals allowed!) but I finally got to play out during the second half. Thinking about it now is making me miss it yet again. I look forward to the day when I get to play on a competitive team again. A bonus, we ended up winning the game 2-1! Here's some pics from the game:

Little brother goes in on goal

Stuck in nets, taking a goal kick. Getting under that ball!

Second half, taking a corner kick, placing it in the box.

Trying to get a touch on a bouncing ball

Challenging for the ball

I know it's been a while since I've posted. I do have quite a few posts to write to update everything from the summer. Just hard to do when you're such a busy guy. Enjoy folks!