May 9: In the loop

The mobile clinic services the Chinese community today. How odd that I find working among Latin Americans easier than among the Chinese. Recently immigrated Chinese speak mostly Mandarin and expect other Chinese to be able to speak the national dialect. Cam, who is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English keeps me in the loop.

I sacrifice my lungs for a good dose of French immersion. Nicolas has the illusion that I understand him perfectly and comments on my excellent French. I think he is slightly drunk. I do manage some deep discussions though. I learn about minimum wages and taxes in France. I am surprised to hear that the French finds Toronto expensive. I always thought that prices were higher in Paris.