Andis Kaulins in Canada

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Friday, July 10, 2026

Friday 10:01 PM

There are seven types of people one should not have as a friend.

The first is an exalted and high-ranking person. The second, somebody young. The third, anyone strong and in perfect health. The fourth, a man who loves drink. The fifth, a brave and daring warrior. The sixth, a liar. The seventh, an avaricious man.

The three to choose as friends are – one who gives gifts, a doctor and a wise man.

Ray Pero and Chairman Xi:

Friday 3:06 PM: Items of interest?

This morning, I talked to a man from Morocco and then a woman from France. Yesterday, the two countries met in a WC QF.

Later:

Walk in Clinic

The last time I had anything to do with a medical system, I was in China. I’ve probably haven’t had anything to do with the Canadian medical system since the previous millennium.

In China, I visited private and public hospitals. The public hospitals were busy and the private hospitals were luxurious.

Faced with the prospect of going to a walk in clinic, I imagined it would be crowded and it would involve a long bout of waiting. So far, those imaginings have proven to be accurate. The parking lot in the front of the clinic is full. I have had to park on a nearby street and walk to the clinic. The waiting room is crowded with diverse types of people. What I hadn’t imagined was that I would have to take off my shoes and sit on the floor, which I’m doing..,

In the afternoon, we drove over the Assiniboine River. It was noticeably high