
America has some of the worst neighborhoods I have ever seen. The class separation that exists in this country is mind-blowing. Urban centers are continually built up and renovated, while all of the poor are forced to flock to super-slums surrounding the perimeter of these cities. Kansas City sucks, and this area is terrible. Every building and business is vacant and boarded up - pretty depressing. There are some places of the United States I really enjoy, but the whole mid-west isn't too great.
I miss Canada, and Tim Hortons. I've replaced 'Timmy Ho's' with a frequent visit to the Starbucks in cities across the country (triple-grande soy marble mocha!). It's a great social activity and very delicious. Looking forward to the wonderful Canadian eateries once I return. It will also be nice to cook for myself again. 6 more days remain, and then life will change. Pizza is here, mmmmm.