Just my Luck

You all remember my discussion of Tim Hortons vs. Starbucks, right?  Well it appears my prayers for a Starbucks is coming just a little late.  This semester CBU is finishing up the building of a new wing.  Rumor has it that after they complete it they will be putting in a Starbucks.  It makes me sad that this will be after I leave.  I suppose it is also a good thing because I would spend a nice chunk of money there with it being the holiday season.  I do love my pumpkin spice lattes and egg nog flavored drinks.

Happy Travels!
-B

Starbucks vs. Tim Hortons

Being from the Pacific Northwest I have grown fond of seeing the lovely and ever present Starbucks sign on many street corners.  It seems that where ever you go there is always a Starbucks from which you can order your Venti Caramel Frappuccino Light Blended drink.

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Here on Cape Breton Island and in the town of Sydney this is not the case.  There is NO Starbucks on the island let alone in Sydney. I am not the kind of person who must have my coffee or die but I do occasionally enjoy a Starbucks blended beverage (especially during the holiday season).  Imagine when I discovered that there was no Starbucks to be had. I quickly recovered from my shock of a non-Starbucks world and moved forward.

Living here on Cape Breton I consoled myself with the discovery of the wonderful Tim Hortons. This amazing place I have discovered is much more to my liking and does not have as many choices as Starbucks (which I greatly enjoy).  Tim Hortons is known for its simplicity of coffee and donuts and believe me they do it well.

A commonly seen sign

I even went through a longing for Tim Hortons while I was home this summer. (The nearest one to home for me is in Victoria or Vancouver, BC.)  It was also one of the first things I found upon entering a Canadian airport. I hope that everyone gets the opportunity to go to a Tim Hortons and experience its wonders. And as always...

Happy Travels!!
-B