i had just finished packing and was about to step out for a delicious tim hortons breakfast sandwich when my phone rang. i didn't recognize the number, but it was my friends at air canada telling me that my flight was canceled! fortunately i could get on an earlier flight if i could make it to the airport in the next 35 minutes or so, otherwise i get to spend another night in cold, snowy edmonton!

of course, this flight is a little late, so it was no problem. time to board!

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even though i'm a seasoned traveler, i still learn things from these trips. today's lesson: having a cold does not mean you should check the "i have snails, dirt, and/or disease agents" checkbox on the customs form.

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