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| Internationally recognized as a symbol for Canadian travelers. TAKEN: APRIL 9th, 2024 Palm Beach, Aruba |
As I mentioned with my chaos post, I have never had issue with any American when travelling. That said, before leaving, we knew the island of Aruba was an American travel haven, so my husband and I wanted to be easily identified as Canadian.
Well, this afternoon, when playing musical trivia around the pool, we connected with a few gals from Windsor, Ontario.
When I snagged the fastest answer for my favourite song (September but Earth, Wind, and Fire) we were asked to choose a team name. We chose Canada Strong.
Without hesitation, we were immediately and loudly booed. Booed by Americans in Aruba. Unexpected hostility, met in a country that markets themselves as ‘One Happy Island!’
Heading back to our room, I mentioned to my travel buddy hubby that if that is the temperature for Canadians here, I am glad we have decided no to cross the border and enter their country for several years.
I followed up with, 'I think our encounter by the pool is simply further evidence that our old relationship with the United States is officially over'.
… Which truly makes me sad.
Oh - dismayed to hear of the hostility you experienced - how very sad. I hope the rest of your holiday was better.
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i'm ashamed of my fellow countrymen...that is unexcusable!
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Donna, a lot of people apologized when they discovered we were Canadian.
DeleteAs a long shot, I will blame the swim up bar and amount of alcohol being consumed. That said, crossing to visit make me nervous.