Team Canada Wheelchair Curling - World Championship 2019

Today was a day of exploration -- and we found a lot we liked in Stirling -- just don't ask us about the elevator! The Team Exploring Stirling The Elevator - Don't Ask After a breakfast at the hotel we headed into town to see what we could find.  Very nice mall -- The Thistles Shopping Centre -- with Marie on a hunt for a SIM card, and Mark finding something else (see pic below). Taking over the Mall "Scottish Mark" Grabbed a nice lunch at the Filling Station and continued our sightseeing.  Beautiful and charming city centre with lots of little shops. We had to stop off to pick up some souvenirs and then a quick pint at Nicky Tams (Good pick Ina!) Back to the hotel for a rest, before meeting up with Sari and Alon who had made it over-the-pond after several changes to their flight plans due to the "fun" weather back in Ontario.  Dinner at Nando's with more time to relax while signing 'ALOT' of commemorativ...

Athlete Profile Collinda Joseph Preferred Name: Collinda (Nickmane CJ) Hometown: Ottawa, ON Prior Team Canada Experience: This is my first time officially representing Canada and I'm beyond excited (and honoured!) Favourite Movie: I love movies and it's tough to choose a favourite one but if I had to choose, I'd say A League of Their Own Favourite Food: Lebanese Food! "If you could invite 3 people out for dinner, who would they be and why?" 1. "Robin Williams - He would be incredibly entertaining and I expect he was a brilliant person as well." 2. "My grandmother - I miss her and would love to have the chance to see and talk to her one more time." 3. "Barack Obama - I expect he's as passionate about human rights as I am and it would be great to have  a conversation about his prespective."

Every great adventure has a beginning, and this was ours.   No dragons to slay nor mountains to climb, but navigating through various Canadian airports, London Heathrow, and Edinburgh Airport has it's own set of challenges!! My Tuesday adventure started when Mark was kind enough to pick me up and drive us from London, Ontario to Pearson International Airport.  From there we met up with Jon and checked our bags.  Next we met up with Marie and Wayne, then Kyle and Ina before heading to London, UK. During check in a helpful agent suggested seats on the plane where there was no-one else sitting.  The goal being to have an entire row each to spread out and sleep during our overnight flight to London.  Nice!  (Take a look at the photo below) Most of us got a few hours sleep (the extra space helped) by the time we landed at Heathrow Airport.  That airport is huge!  After waiting for several shuttles to takes us to the right terminal, and passing ...

Athlete Profile Marie Wright Preferred Name: Marie Hometown: Moose Jaw, Sask Prior Team Canada Experience: Finland 2015 - Alt, S.Korea 2017 - Lead, Paralympics 2018 - Lead (Bronze) Favourite Movie: Lean on me with Morgan Freeman Favourite Food: Saskatoon Pie "If you could invite 3 people out for dinner, who would they be and why?" 1. "My Family - because they make the world a better place!!!" 2. "Team Gushue - because they are my heroes and it would be great to sit and talk with them about curling!  If you see this team Gushue I expect dinner!!!!" 3. Sandra Schmirler - "Because she is the Greatest Curler and because she had helped many newborn babies with her Foundation!  And she is from my home province!"

Watch out Scotland - Here we are! We've arrived safe and sound in Stirling.  First impressions -- the weather is awesome!  Feels like spring... flowers blooming... nice breeze.  I'm told it might not last. Check back soon as I will post some pics, another video, and another Athlete profile soon! Hugs and Kisses to all Team Canada supporters back home!

Athlete Profile Jon Thurston Preferred Name: Jon Hometown: Dunsford, Ontario Prior Team Canada Experience: Rookie Favourite Movie: Back to the Future Favourite Food: Jerk Chicken "If you could invite 3 people out for dinner, who would they be and why?" 1. Bill Murray - "One of my favourite comedic actors, would be a riot to dine with" 2. Scarlett Johansson - "Well... who wouldn't want to dine with Black Widow" 3. Michael Jordan - "Would be amazing to dine with my sports hero and one of the greatest to ever play the game" "A legend in comedy and one in sport with a beautiful woman... sounds like a perfect dinner for me!"

Here's the BLOG trailer for Team Canada's Wheelchair Curling Team Check back daily for updates on Team Canada's Journey to Gold at the 2019 World Wheelchair Curling Championship in Stirling, Scotland, March 3rd-10th. Stay tuned for Athlete Profiles, Staff Profiles, and a special Kids Blog by our junior blogger - my daughter!

By: Makayla Macaluso Hello everyone! This special part of the site will be the kids blog.  This is where I will post pictures, videos and more! I'm travelling with my family (Dad, Mom, and my younger brother Johnathon).  I will be cheering on team Canada, and exploring Scotland. Talk soon!  Bye!!

Coming Soon Team Canada Wheelchair Curling Team Annoucement (www.curling.ca)