May 15th, 2011 Summer Blogging – a Check In
I have been busy working, and busy drumming up descriptions for my Summer Blogging “Re-Discover My Country” idea.
I’ve been doing ok – yes, just ok – at getting out and finding the new and re-discovering the old. It’s hard to break old habits. I promise tho, it will get more interesting. Here is what I have accomplished.
I have stayed in the following cities:
Kamloops (YKA) I learned that Kamloops isn’t the boring small city on-the-way to your destination I thought it was. There is an amazing history to be learned. The landscape surrounding the city is breathtaking. The people I got a chance to chat with were amazing. I am putting Kamloops on my list of “must visit in real life” destinations. I only had 10 hours there, so didn’t get a chance to get out and explore…
Montreal (YUL) I tried a new restaurant while visiting Montreal. I am saddened that I can not remember what it is called. It is a large “Brasserie” right close to our hotel. The food was great, the wine lovely and the prices could NOT be beat. Where else can one have Escargot, Soup and a 1/2 litre of Wine for $24.00 INCLUDING Tax and Tip?!?!?!? Dear Nameless Brasserie – I will be back!
Edmonton (YEG) I will admit that I didn’t go anywhere or try anything new while in Edmonton. I enjoyed a lovely dinner with my Parents-In-Law instead.
Moncton (YQM) We couldn’t decide where to go for dinner, so we braved the light rain and just started walking. We happened to come across a little Tapas place called “Vie” (see info here) We enjoyed amazing food, great wine, a server who was knowledgable, fun and friendly and all six of us vowed to go back as soon as we could.
Toronto (YYZ) Well, I didn’t end up going anywhere new. I wanted to visit the SteamWhistle Brewery, but my friend and I just didn’t want to brave Transit in the rain. We opted to pretend we were somewhere nice, and went to the Lone Star Texas Grill and enjoyed Margaritas and Coronas all afternoon. I also got to know a wonderful new friend, and ran into other crew members during the afternoon. While it wasn’t a new place, it was a different experience there. Very enjoyable.
All in All, while I haven’t seen many new sights, I am keeping my mind open to new experiences. I am hopeful that when the weather in Canada finally gets to be Spring or maybe even SUMMER that it will be easier to venture out and see things that are new. Until then, I will keep my eyes open, and continue to add a new spin to existing locations.
