There is a running joke in Canada that the country only has two seasons: winter and construction! Although that may feel true, more recently it has felt that as soon as winter is over, wildfire season begins.
Andrea De Avila
Andrea De Avila is an ordained minister with a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Canadian Mennonite University. Originally from Tamaulipas, Mexico, she spends her time in Canada, the USA and her native land.
I have developed my own habit to purchase clothing or fabric when I travel. Buying local, artisanal or traditional fabrics allows me to bring back a unique souvenir that I can mold into something I would like to wear or find useful.